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The on again, off again trade talks between the Orioles and Cubs appear to be on again.
At least for the moment.
Orioles owner Peter Angelos nixed a 7-for-2 deal at the end of last week, that would’ve sent both second baseman Brian Roberts and coveted pitcher Erik Bedard to the North Side. Now, there are reports that a source high up in the Orioles organization has told Chicago Tribune writer Phil Rogers that negotiations are heating up. No names are specifically mentioned, but you’d have to imagine that more than just Sean Gallagher and Matt Murton are involved.
The latest wrinkle is the Cubs interest in Rangers outfielder Marlon Byrd and Texas’ insistence that Gallagher, Murton, and possibly one other player are involved. For Marlon Byrd? FOR MARLON FREAKING BYRD?
The real eyes are on Bedard, who I think could see his numbers improve if shipped to Chicago. The change in ballpark is slightly–albeit minimally–in his favor and there is no question that he’d be the beneficiary of more consistent run support given the Cubs offense. That said, it’s tough to imagine his fantasy value climbing higher since only three starting pitchers are being drafted ahead of him and his average draft position is 42.92 in the latest ADP report over at Mock Draft Central.
It’s amazing to think that both Bedard and Twins ace Johan Santana could be dealt before the season starts. Color me skeptical, but I do believe neither team can afford to pay their ace and it’s in their best interest to deal them while they can get max value in return. In the case of the Orioles, they’ve made their Bedard, now we’ll see what the future holds.
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