To the normal wake up in the morning person who follows the Orioles via ESPN and the newspaper, this is probably not a good idea. But to the Orioles fan who divulges themselves into stats and war-like strategy, this is actually a no-brainer of a trade.
Who is Erik Bedard? In 2007 the left hander pitched to a 3.16 ERA, W/L record 13-5, and struck out 221 batters. He did all this even with having a horrible April and missing the last month of the season with an injury. Yea. He's he best thing to hit the O's since the Moose. I would also like to mention he broke the Orioles record for most strike outs in a season AND he tied Mike Mussina for the most strike outs in a game(15).
I've heard it alot, "Why in the world would they trade him? We need pitching! We finally find somebody who can pitch and we get rid of him!"
I will tell you why. Erik will soon be 29 years young and he will be entering into the prime of his game in the next few seasons. Do you really think the Orioles are going to win anything in the next two years with the scrubs we have now? Yep. Didn't think so.
Ok, so if we are tading Erik Bedard who are we getting in return? O' by the way the rumors are with a trade to Seattle. Now take this for what it's worth, Bedard may very well stay an Oriole, but this is the RUMORED trade for him:
Adam Jones, 22 years old, plays above average center field. Last year in Tacoma he batted a .314 average, .382 on base percentage, 132 hits, and 25 homers. All this in only 101 games. This guy is gonna be a star. Not sure if his defense is better then the new departed Corey Patterson, but his bat is sure to be!
George Sherrill, 30 years old, a left-handed reliever who has posted a career 3.65 ERA, W/L record of 10-8, and 138 strike outs. He should be much needed help in the bullpen.
Chris Tillman, 19 years old, projected to be a starter. Standing at 6'5 and 195lbs, he has raw talent. Still a few years away from the big leagues but his arm should fully develope in the Orioles pitching-rich farm system. Look for him to start at Fredrick or AA Bowie.
Anthony Butler, 20 years old,a south-paw projected to be a starter. Standing at 6'7 205lbs. I haven't heard much about him other than he is roomates with Chris Tillman. Look for him to start at Fredrick or AA Bowie.
Kam Mickolio, 23 years old, a righty that stands at 6'9 256lbs. A monster. He was converted into a reliever last year. If he doesn't start the year in the pen for the O's, look for him to be throwing in AAA Norfolk.
There you have the 5 players RUMORED in a trade for Erik the Great. For all the O's fans wondering why we would give up pitching. Those 5 players is why. 1 established arm, 1 center fielder with all star potential, and 3 very promising arms. Now I know that the possibility of all 4 prospects turning out to be stars may be a long shot, but you gotta believe. It's the Oriole way.
Please take this rumored trade for what its worth. The deal may not go down and if it does actually go down, it may involve different players other than the ones mentioned above.
If I am Andy MacPhail, I pull the trigger on this trade. The O's should look pretty good in 09' and 10.
More on Brian Roberts when those discussions heat up.
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Is this trade done yet?
We certainly need some depth. I think getting some young talent for Bedard is a good move. Especially a young position player. As far as Roberts goes, I'm sorta torn on him. I say if the right package is offered, they should pull the trigger with him too. There are just too many holes on this team. Getting a package for one player should help.
I just hope they can field something competitive.
Love the trade, just need to get it done. I'll buy the plane ticket for Erik to fly to Seattle for the physical!
A trade of Erik Bedard is certainly what we need. Good young talent. If things go the way they are going, the Orioles will be the team to beat in a few years. Sure beats the hell outta 10 - 11 straight losing seasons. We're not going anywhere with him.
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