[外電] Exploring the O's trade options
Exploring the O's trade options
A look at several of the Orioles' potential trade chips
Chad Bradford, RHP
Why he could be traded: Relief help always in demand; hasn't allowed a run in
17 career playoff appearances; is owed about $1.5 million more this season
and $3.5 million next year.
Why he won't be: Sizable contract for a reliever who turns 34 in two months;
slowed by injuries this year; is allowing more than a baserunner per inning;
still valuable enough that O's would want a decent piece in return.
Potential suitors: Brewers, Cardinals, Rangers
Daniel Cabrera, RHP
Why he could be traded: Several contenders desperate for starting pitching;
teams might be enticed by his potential and durability; O's eventually could
tire of his inconsistency.
Why he won't be: O's still believe he is improving under pitching coach Rick
Kranitz; he and Jeremy Guthrie are only pitchers getting deep into games;
under contractual control for two more seasons; leaguewide skepticism about
whether he will ever figure it out.
Potential suitors: Cardinals, Dodgers, Phillies, Yankees
Ramon Hernandez, C
Why he could be traded: Matt Wieters waiting in the wings and O's comfortable
with Guillermo Quiroz in short term; O's probably willing to eat part of
contract to facilitate deal.
Why he won't be: Most contenders are set at catcher; having another down
year; still due approximately $3 million this season and $8 million next year.
Potential suitors: Marlins
Aubrey Huff, 1B-3B
Why he could be traded: On pace for best season since 2004; should be one of
best hitters available on trade market; one of O's highest-paid players; free
agent after next season; didn't endear himself to front office and ownership
with offseason comments.
Why he won't be: Still has more than $10 million left on his contract; viewed
mostly as a designated hitter; O's probably will want a decent haul for him;
has become team's top power threat.
Potential suitors: Angels, Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Twins
Kevin Millar, 1B
Why he could be traded: Free agent at end of season; has playoff experience;
leadership skills valued by contenders.
Why he won't be: O's clubhouse leader; likely would only net a low-level
prospect in return; has made it clear he would prefer playing every day; far
more effective as regular throughout career.
Potential suitors: Mets, Rangers
Jay Payton, OF
Why he could be traded: He's made it clear he would prefer playing every day
or for contender; free agent at end of season; has playoff experience.
Why he won't be: Still due more than $2 million; O's might have to eat money
to deal him; O's shopped him hard in the past and haven't found market.
Potential suitors: Cubs, Mets
Brian Roberts, 2B
Why he could be traded: Team's most valuable trade chip; could net package of
young prospects in return; free agent after next season and no signs he would
sign extension here.
Why he won't be: One of O's best and most popular players; Andy MacPhail's
asking price will be extreme; O's don't have in-house replacement; favorite
of owner Peter Angelos.
Potential suitors: Brewers, Cardinals, Dodgers, Indians, Mets, Twins, White
Sox
George Sherrill, LHP
Why he could be traded: Several contenders have holes in bullpen; can either
close or be situational lefty; immune to pressure, making him good fit for
playoff team.
Why he won't be: Affordable; not eligible for free agency until after 2011;
MacPhail has stressed importance of strong bullpen; has become fan and
clubhouse favorite; uncertainty with Jim Johnson's future role and Chris
Ray's health.
Potential suitors: Angels, Brewers, Cardinals, Dodgers, Rays, Yankees
Note: Potential suitors category based on needs of other teams, not on
specific trade talks. Players listed in alphabetical order.
-- Jeff Zrebiec
From:http://tinyurl.com/6gydwe
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