O's Offseason Thread

[twenty-eight]

11.12 Rockies: Orioles interested in Atkins
The News
The Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles are interested in Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins.

Our View
The O's likely won't make a move until they find out if Atkins is non-tendered in December, but their interest is legit. Despite having a terrible season (.226/.308/.342) the third baseman is expected to be awarded around $7 million in arbitration and the Rockies likely won't pay it. If Baltimore can wait it out, they won't have to give up any prospects in return for him. Wherever he lands, Atkins will be a dicey fantasy choice in 2010.

[pjfootballer]

I was thinking of Atkins during the Rockies run this year. I knew he kind of lost his power and a lot of ABs. I'd be all for bringing him in here to compete with Bell and Moore. I believe he has 30 HR power, correct?

[MattFancy]

Originally Posted by pjfootballer

I was thinking of Atkins during the Rockies run this year. I knew he kind of lost his power and a lot of ABs. I'd be all for bringing him in here to compete with Bell and Moore. I believe he has 30 HR power, correct?

But how much of his numbers were because of playing at Coors? If you can't put up good numbers when half your games are played there, where will you put up good numbers?

[JMURedskins]

Originally Posted by MattFancy

But how much of his numbers were because of playing at Coors? If you can't put up good numbers when half your games are played there, where will you put up good numbers?

2006 his OPS was very close home and away, but other than that, he has been significantly better at home. I didn't count last year because he wasn't good home or away.

[twenty-eight]

saw this a couple days ago

From FOXSports:

Source: Obstacles could prevent Uggla-to-O's — 8 p.m.

While Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla would fit nicely in the Orioles' lineup, he probably is more valuable to a contender than a rebuilding team.

The Orioles are indeed talking to the Marlins about Uggla, but several obstacles stand in the way of a trade, according to a source with knowledge of the O's thinking.

For one thing, the Orioles do not know how Uggla would produce if he moved to third base or designated hitter.

For another, they would be reluctant to part with young talent for a high-priced player whom they would control for only two years.

The unknown with the Orioles is whether owner Peter Angelos is pressuring his front office to end the franchise's streak of 12 straight losing seasons. The O's have not even produced a 75-win season since 2004.

Still, if the Orioles are willing to add money, better they should do it by trading for an established starting pitcher such as the Reds' Aaron Harang ($25.25 million over two years) or Bronson Arroyo ($22 million over two, including a club option).

They can find a less expensive third baseman than Uggla on the free-agent market.

[pjfootballer]

Originally Posted by MattFancy

But how much of his numbers were because of playing at Coors? If you can't put up good numbers when half your games are played there, where will you put up good numbers?

Camden Yards is a bandbox. You don't need thin air to reach the left field bleachers.

[pjfootballer]

Originally Posted by twenty-eight

saw this a couple days ago

From FOXSports:

Source: Obstacles could prevent Uggla-to-O's — 8 p.m.

While Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla would fit nicely in the Orioles' lineup, he probably is more valuable to a contender than a rebuilding team.

The Orioles are indeed talking to the Marlins about Uggla, but several obstacles stand in the way of a trade, according to a source with knowledge of the O's thinking.

For one thing, the Orioles do not know how Uggla would produce if he moved to third base or designated hitter.

For another, they would be reluctant to part with young talent for a high-priced player whom they would control for only two years.

The unknown with the Orioles is whether owner Peter Angelos is pressuring his front office to end the franchise's streak of 12 straight losing seasons. The O's have not even produced a 75-win season since 2004.

Still, if the Orioles are willing to add money, better they should do it by trading for an established starting pitcher such as the Reds' Aaron Harang ($25.25 million over two years) or Bronson Arroyo ($22 million over two, including a club option).

They can find a less expensive third baseman than Uggla on the free-agent market.

I'd like Uggla's bat, but the Marlins want prospects that we can't afford to give away.

[twenty-eight]

Originally Posted by pjfootballer

I'd like Uggla's bat, but the Marlins want prospects that we can't afford to give away.

agreed...plus what did he hit this year? .225?