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Orioles signed INF Nick Green to a minor league contract.
The Orioles are stockpiling utility men, as Brendan Harris was just traded for and Cesar Izturis was re-signed. Green can play all over the infield and even a bit of outfield, but he'll almost surely start the season in the minors.

Quote (virtualMayhem @ Dec 10 2010 05:34pm)

I don't know why but I think next season is going to be the most important season for our future. Angelos is ridiculously rich and he spent big money in the past. I just got this feeling that if we can finish above .500 he is going to open up the checkbook like he used to.

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1. Zach Britton, LHP
Acquired: 2006 3rd round (Texas HS)
Pro Experience: 5 seasons
2010 MiLB Level: AA/AAA
Opening Day Age: 23
Estimated Peak WAR: 5.0

Notes: Britton, 23, was one of my favorite under-the-radar pitching prospects in 2008 and 2009 but he’s no longer a secret after another successful season in 2010. The lefty produces outstanding ground-ball numbers (64%) while also showing OK control and acceptable strikeout numbers (7.60 K/9 in AAA). The far-from-elite K-rate is what keeps the southpaw from being considered a future ace. Britton, Chris Tillman, and Brian Matusz could form a very solid nucleus at the top of the rotation for years to come. Britton throws with a short-arm motion and I’m not love with his arm action, which appears to put a bit of stress on his elbow. There also isn’t much deception in his delivery and he also slows his arm down when he throws his breaking ball. His overall repertoire includes a sinking fastball that touches 94 mph, a slider, and a changeup. The off-speed pitches is still a work in progress. Britton should be ready for The Show by mid-2011.

2. Manny Machado, SS
Acquired: 2010 1st round (Florida HS)
Pro Experience: 1 season
2010 MiLB Level: Rookie
Opening Day Age: 18
Estimated Peak WAR: 5.5

Notes: Machado signed late and appeared in just nine games. He showed a nice approach in the small sample size with more walks than strikeouts (3-2). He should move up to low-A ball in 2011 and could reach high-A by the end of the season. He’s likely to move quickly for a prep draftee and could be in the Majors for good within three to four seasons. Machado has a very nice, level swing and the ball jumps off the bat. It does occasionally get long but he has a quick bat and strong wrists. It looks like he should mature into 15-20 home run power. On the base paths, his speed is average and he takes long strides and is a better runner while underway. Defensively, Machado has a strong arm and good hands but there are questions about his range and his footwork. Despite that, he’s expected to remain at shortstop and should develop into an All-Star shortstop.

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Tucker I don't know why you even respond to haters like suhduelerz. He is still mad about the Bedard trade.

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sox are shopping carlos quentin and gavin floyd.

Wouldn't mind putting a package together for both of them (floyd went to my highschool and i played ball with his brother)

not sure if we could get them though (might have to give up too much)

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Don't really have a spot for Quentin though. Luke is at DH, Markakis in RF, Jones in CF, Reimold/Pie in LF. Unless they think he can play 1B or they would put Luke at 1B and put Quentin at DH?

I'd love to get Floyd though. It's impossible to have enough pitching.

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I don't care too much for Quentin. Honestly, I think we may have enough power bats... we need some decent contact hitters too.
But I'd love to have Floyd. Jesus Christ, he'd make an excellent addition.