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Post by Orioles GM (Michael) on Mar 14, 2012 21:48:08 GMT -5
In what is perhaps the biggest deal of the offseason, the Orioles and Tigers have agreed to a trade.
The Orioles will be sending:
OF Andrew McCutchen (12: $400k 13-15: Arbitration)
SP Jaime Garcia (12: $400k 13-15: Arbitration)
RP Jim Johnson (12:$1.5M 13:$2M 14:$2.5M)
2B Omar Infante (12: $5M 13: $5M)
SP Bobby Bundy ($300k until MLB)
SP Jay Jackson ($300k until MLB)
to the Tigers in exchange for 2011 AL MVP
SP Justin Verlander (12: $20M 13: $20M 14: $20M)
In an attempt to create a more feared rotation, the Orioles were willing to sacrifice superstar center fielder Andrew McCutchen, quality ERA pitching Garcia, as well as a consistent hitting second baseman in Infante and two quality prospects.
The reason the Orioles did this move speaks for itself.
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Post by Braves GM (Jared) on Mar 14, 2012 21:50:38 GMT -5
Wow this is a huge trade. I feel like this is really a lot for Verlander but I don't think there was any collusion and I don't think it will hurt our league, so I approve
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Post by Jacob (Former Tigers GM) on Mar 14, 2012 21:53:33 GMT -5
I accept. It burns to lose Verlander, but there is absolutely no way that he plays the same way he played last year, I love the prospects I get in return. Jim Johnson has a chance to be the Orioles closer. Infante adds much needed depth to this roster (I had 0 bench players). Garcia will do fine next to Halladay in the rotation, and I LOVE McCutchen.
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Post by Orioles GM (Michael) on Mar 14, 2012 21:55:18 GMT -5
To build on my thought, the Orioles are also seeking a replacement for the recently departing Philip Humber, and are not so concerned about McCutchen as they see a deal with Oakland going through for center fielder Coco Crisp. So though it is a lot, we (the Orioles) are actually plugging holes. It is a significant amount, but it actually benefits the Orioles perfectly. And obviously the Tigers acquire some nice chips in the deal. I'll let Jacob explain his own thinking though.
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Post by Jacob (Former Tigers GM) on Mar 14, 2012 22:01:40 GMT -5
I also gain a significant amount of cap space. Hopefully next year I can make a run at a good SP free agent.
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Post by Rockies GM (Alex) on Mar 14, 2012 23:28:59 GMT -5
Wow, I'm not sure I like this for Baltimore. So much talent he's giving up as well as youth. I'll approve though, no collusion obviously.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2012 1:36:03 GMT -5
Approve
Advantage to Tigers
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2012 7:12:38 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2012 15:19:07 GMT -5
Advantage to Tigers here as well, but there's more than likely no collusion so I approve.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2012 16:35:53 GMT -5
Approve. O's did what he had to do to get the man.
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Post by Royals GM (Bill) on Mar 15, 2012 17:29:39 GMT -5
Wow! Quite a haul for the Tigers. Approve
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Post by Angels GM (Derrick) on Mar 16, 2012 0:05:20 GMT -5
Approve
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Post by Rockies GM (Alex) on Mar 16, 2012 19:16:49 GMT -5
Making this official early cause I'm making Tigers 50-man... hope no one minds.
Official.
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