[外電] Orioles Offseason Wish List
Orioles Offseason Wish List
Nov 28, 2009 01:33 PM by Sporting News
原文網址：http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/NittanyBlueHen/216177
After two years of the Andy MacPhail regime, there is good reason to be
optimistic in Baltimore. 'The Experts' are starting to recognize the
progress that has been made as well, as evident with the recent ESPN
blogger dedicating a large portion of his post to the Orioles young
players and the possiblity that the Orioles could replicate the ascension
made by the Rays in 2008. This bit written on the Orioles by Buster Olney
is the most anyone has written about them at ESPN since Cal Ripken retired.
So what is MacPhail planning to do to continue the progress? He has
outlined his offseason wish list which includes a late inning bullpen arm,
a first baseman, a third baseman, and a veteran starter to round out
the rotation. Here's a list of possiblities for each need.
First base-
Optimal: Trade for Adrian Gonzalez
This probably won't happen. The Orioles would have to give up one of
their young starters (Bergesen, Matusz, Tillman) and one of their
position prospects. MacPhail is unlikely to do this, but I suspect
he'll make some calls none the less.
Likely: Hank Blalock, Nick Johnson.
My guess here is Blalock. Johnson is a Type B free agent so MacPhail
would have to give up a second round draft pick. The other knock on
Johnson is that he doesn't provide the power that the Orioles are looking
for at first base.
Third Base-
Optimal: Miguel Tejada
Tejada has said he's willing to consider the move to third and could be
a great one year stop gap until Josh Bell is ready to take over. I don't
think this is likely because the Astros have shown intent on resigning
Miggy and he has expressed the desire to stay.
Likely: Ty Wigginton
The free agent options at third are pretty weak. Pedro Feliz looks like
a possibility, but he's likely to favor a contender. Adrian Beltre,
Mark DeRosa, and Chone Figgins are likely to be too expensive. Once you
get beyond those four, sticking with Wigginton seems like the best option.
Plus his contract conveniently ends after this season, perfect timing
as Josh Bell projects to be ready for 2011.
Starting Pitcher-
Optimal: Erik Bedard, Aroldis Chapman
Taking injuries out of the equation, Bedard has been all star caliber.
(5-3, 2.82 with Seattle last season) He has expressed the desire for a
short term deal to rebuild his free agency stock. This is exactly what
the Orioles are looking for; short term, inexpensive. Chapman is wishful
thinking. I'm going to assume that the likes of Boston and New York will
outbid the Orioles for a prospect as highly thought of as Chapman.
Likely: Someone with little to no impact
What I mean is someone like Livan Hernandez, Braden Looper, Doug Davis,
or whoever else gets desperate and is willing to take a one or two year
deal. Mark Hendrickson could reprise his role here as well.
Closer-
Optimal: Mike Gonzalez
Gonzalez could be the Orioles closer for the next couple seasons if
they are able to sign him. I doubt this will happen though as Gonzalez
is likely to be pricey, and he is a Type A guy which would mean the
Orioles would have to give up a first round pick if Atlanta offers
arbitration.
Likely: Koji Uehara
Uehara burned out pretty early last year as a starter. He spent his
final season in Japan as a closer and was effective in this role, and
I expect the Orioles to try him out the in the spring. He's a veteran
and unlikey to get rattled as easily as Jim Johnson was as the closer
last year.
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