Is Vlad coming here (and other offseason updates)

Second, Vlad’s price needs to drop. How much? I don’t know exactly,Cheap Houston Astros Hats, but enough to make it a deal the Orioles can’t pass up. And thirdly, the organization’s main focus remains on adding arms, specifically a lefty reliever and a veteran starter. It’s not to say they’ve given up on the offense, but they have made some upgrades there and want to try to not rely solely on the young pitching staff.
(In case you missed it here’s the blurb courtesy of the fabulous website,Wholesale Transformers Hats, MLBTradeRumors: “A person close to Guerrero told ESPNDeportes.com Enrique Rojas that the Orioles have the inside track on signing him, but the Angels are another possibility.”)
It’s important to note that they haven’t penciled in Zach Britton and Chris Tilllman in Triple-A Norfolk’s rotation. But you do want to a) foster competition and b) have starting pitching depth to cover injury/underperformance.
So, why does Baltimore not have the edge? First,Wholesale Jordan Hats, where do you put him? Well,cheap Chicago Cubs Hats, the O’s would likely move Luke Scott to left field in that scenario and trade away either Felix Pie or Nolan Reimold (one of several Orioles working out with Brady Anderson this winter). Most teams have shored up most of their glaring holes so it’s really not a good time to be trading,San Diego Padres Hats, and the early word on Reimold is that he looks really good this winter.
Millwood made a pretty substantial amount of money last year and his agent is Scott Boras,wholesale Philadelphia Phillies Hats, meaning the “Boras factor” must be accounted for in trying to get him on a cheaper deal. His options could run dry, or the Orioles could go with a guy with a lesser pedigree that they can bring on a deal that makes more sense.
So let’s address the report that the Orioles have the inside track on signing free-agent outfielder Vladimir Guerrero, shall we?
I’ve written,Cheap Jordan Hats, as have others,Minnesota Twins Hats sale, that the Orioles have some interest in Vlad. They’ve met with his reps. But they do NOT have the inside track on signing him. In fact someone close to negotiations seemed rather surprised when I put that one out there. Used the word “shocked” when I quoted the above.
All the top free agent pitchers are off the board and the Orioles aren’t looking at anything ######y in filling their last two spots. They’re clearance shopping.
Could it be Kevin Millwood,Wholesale Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, who told MASNSports.com that Baltimore’s still an option? Again,Whoelsale Tampa Bay Rays Hats, I wouldn’t rule it out (that’s the No. 1 offseason cliche: “anything can happen”),Wholesale Los Angeles Dodgers Hats, but it’s doubtful.
Again,Cheap Pittsburgh Pirates Hats, I’m not saying to rule out Vlad coming here completely. But it’s not a track I’d bet on.
As for a veteran starter update,Women and Handbags,Colorado Rockies Hats, the Orioles are looking for a guy that should he not perform up to expectations, they have an out clause and aren’t saddled with an unperforming veteran.