[新聞] MacPhail's to-do list
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MacPhail's to-do list
The Orioles will hold their first workout for pitchers and catchers Thursday
at Fort Lauderdale Stadium in Florida. Meanwhile, club president of baseball
operations Andy MacPhail still has plenty to accomplish as spring training
approaches.
1. Decide Brian Roberts' fate
When the offseason began, it was expected that Miguel Tejada would be the
first Orioles veteran standout to be traded, followed by Erik Bedard and then
Brian Roberts. Well, Tejada and Bedard are gone, and Roberts' future hangs in
the balance. Talks with the Chicago Cubs are ongoing, but MacPhail might have
to make a decision soon. Don't be shocked if the Orioles keep the All-Star
second baseman for now and revisit trade talks before July's trade deadline.
2. Sign a veteran starter
The Orioles want to bring in at least one veteran starter to eat innings and
to offer insurance so they won't have to rely so heavily on unproven
youngsters. The free-agent market is thin. Bartolo Colon and Freddy Garcia
are too risky for health reasons. Kyle Lohse and Livan Hernandez are probably
too expensive. Jeff Weaver and David Wells might carry too much baggage. That
leaves Josh Fogg and Steve Trachsel as the most likely candidates.
3. Continue to define front office roles
Lost in the news conference after the Erik Bedard trade was the announcement
that John Stockstill will be the team's director of international scouting.
One of Stockstill's focuses will be on the Pacific Rim, where the Orioles
need to make up for lost time. It is MacPhail's latest attempt to improve the
infrastructure of the organization. He will likely make another front office
hiring and shift around some roles within the next couple of weeks.
4. Find a taker for high-priced veterans
The Orioles would love to move one of their high-priced veterans to create
some roster flexibility. However, that's easier said than done, and it might
not be possible. They have shopped outfielders Jay Payton and Jay Gibbons and
designated hitter Aubrey Huff and found no takers even though it's expected
that they would have to eat some money on their contracts to move them.
[JEFF ZREBIEC]
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