Baltimore Orioles Trade Rumors

Orioles hire Showalter as manager
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July 29
Baltimore Sun
 
"After protracted negotiations and plenty of swirling rumors, the Orioles named Buck Showalter the club's manager, two sources confirmed Thursday. He'll replace interim Juan Samuel, the club's third base coach who compiled a 16-31 record after taking over for Dave Trembley on June 4. The hiring was first reported by ESPN. He'll take over Tuesday against the Los Angeles Angels for the start of a seven-game home stand. His deal is for three years starting in 2011, and the coaching staff is expected to remain with the team through at least the end of the season. Showalter, 54, will lead his fourth team in what will be his 12th season as a big league manager. He becomes the Orioles' 10th"
Trade for Rangers doesn't appear imminent
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July 28
Dallas Morning News
 
"The Rangers continue to be in contact with several teams as the non-waiver trade deadline approaches this weekend, but a deal does not appear imminent, a baseball source said. Should the Rangers make a trade, it probably won't be until Friday or Saturday. The deadline to make a trade without a player having to first clear waivers is 3 p.m. Saturday, and the Rangers are attempting to land a right-handed-hitting corner infielder. They have had steady dialogue with Florida about Jorge Cantu and Baltimore about Ty Wigginton , and they had a scout in Washington to monitor Cristian Guzman and Josh Willingham."
Orioles manager won't change through trade deadline
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July 27
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Orioles will continue without a permanent manager until at least after the non-waiver trade deadline passes on Saturday, no matter how the team fares on its current road trip. Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail reiterated today that he does not have a set timeline for hiring someone to replace interim manager Juan Samuel, who has managed the club to a 16-28 record since Dave Trembley was fired June 9. A managerial announcement will not come until at least August, MacPhail confirmed, as he concentrates on the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. Whether a change will be made in August, September, at the end of the season or at all has not yet been determined."
Phillies Focus on Oswalt
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July 26
MLB.com
 
"The Houston Astros have scouted J.A. Happ's latest starts, which indicates he would be packaged in a deal for Oswalt. There have been numerous reports the Phillies would have to trade Jayson Werth to clear salary and gain prospects for Oswalt. MLB.com has heard that is not the case. While the Phillies are exploring trade partners for Werth, they could acquire Oswalt and keep Werth. If the Phillies cannot get Oswalt, they will try to bolster the bullpen and possibly add an infielder like Ty Wigginton or Miguel Tejada to add some punch to a lineup that is without Chase Utley for four more weeks."
MacPhail's slow-developing market may have gotten a push
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July 26
Baltimore Sun
 
"Before Sunday's game, Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail was asked if he had had the opportunity to clear roster space via trade before making the decision to demote reserve catcher Craig Tatum Triple-A Norfolk. The underlying meaning was clear. We wanted to know where MacPhail was on the trade-talk front. He has a few pieces to move, such as corner infielders and pending free agents Ty Wigginton and Miguel Tejada. Teams could use both of those guys, but they are not headliners in this market, not when pitchers Dan Haren and Roy Oswalt were rumored to be available for contenders. This is what MacPhail said before Sunday's game: "It's kind of a slow-developing market at"
Tejada may be target to replace Eckstein
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July 22
San Diego Union-Tribune
 
"As the Padres began to contemplate at least an immediate future without second baseman David Eckstein, Miguel Tejada's name rose to the top of the list of players the Padres might seek to acquire for the playoff drive. Eckstein was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained right calf muscle, although Padres manager Bud Black said it was far too early to speculate how long Eckstein might really be out. But he couldn't dodge the enormity of the loss. "When we win, you can point to something Eckstein did during the game," Black said. "His leadership, his determination was something we took advantage of. "Eck is like another coach on the field. And he is another"
Roberts finding his form at Double-A Bowie, nearing return to Orioles
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July 20
Baltimore Sun
 
"Brian Roberts still hasn't done his patented headfirst slide into second base, the one that proved to be his last act as an Oriole before going on the disabled list five days into the 2010 season. However, he accomplished everything else he wanted to Monday night in his first rehabilitation game for Double-A Bowie, going 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI single in the Baysox's game against the Binghamton Mets in front of an announced 2,114 at Prince George's Stadium. That leaves him 10-for-20 in six rehab games, with the previous five coming in the Gulf Coast League. Batting leadoff and playing second base, Roberts -- who hasn't played with the Orioles since April 9, when he aggravated the"
Decision coming with Gonzalez, talks with Philly dead for now, Rangers good fit for Wiggy
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July 18
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Orioles will have an interesting decision to make next week on the status of rehabbing reliever Michael Gonzalez, who was hammered for two runs and three hits in 2/3 of an inning for Triple-A Norfolk last night. Gonzalez, who hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since blowing a save in the Orioles’ home opener on April 9, has now allowed six runs, 13 hits and two walks in 11 2/3 innings spanning 11 rehab outings. Because his rehab assignment can only last 30 days per league rules, he’ll only have two or three more outings remaining before his minor league tour comes to an end on Wednesday. Do the Orioles ignore his problems getting minor league hitters out and just call him up then?"
Orioles coming to a decision on Gonzalez
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July 18
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Orioles will have an interesting decision to make next week on the status of rehabbing reliever Michael Gonzalez, who was hammered for two runs and three hits in 2/3 of an inning for Triple-A Norfolk last night. Gonzalez, who hasn't pitched in the big leagues since blowing a save in the Orioles' home opener on April 9, has now allowed six runs, 13 hits and two walks in 11 2/3 innings spanning 11 rehab outings. Because his rehab assignment can only last 30 days per league rules, he'll only have two or three more outings remaining before his minor league tour comes to an end on Wednesday. Do the Orioles ignore his problems getting minor league hitters out and just call him up then? Or do"
O's Roberts hopes to join team late this week
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July 18
Baltimore Sun
 
"Second baseman Brian Roberts will continue his rehabilitation assignment Monday at Double-A Bowie and could rejoin the Orioles by late this week. Roberts, who hasn't played a game with the Orioles since April 9 because of a herniated disk in his back, was originally hoping to return by Aug. 1, but barring a setback, he'll beat that estimate by more than a week. Interim manager Juan Samuel spoke to Roberts on Saturday, and the two-time All-Star told him that he needs about 15 more at-bats before returning to the Orioles' lineup. Roberts even joked that he was going to try to talk his way into the Orioles' lineup Monday for the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, but Samuel made it"
Trade winds blowing at Camden Yards
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July 17
Baltimore Sun
 
"Two weeks before the July 31 trade deadline, it is clear that infielders Ty Wigginton and Miguel Tejada have emerged as the Orioles' two biggest trade chips. There are multiple teams in on Wigginton, including the Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers and New York Yankees. The Orioles and Phillies have been discussing Wigginton for several weeks, but Philadelphia also has interest in Tejada. Placido Polanco is getting ready to come off the disabled list and he could go back to second base in place of the injured Chase Utley. The Phillies then could acquire Tejada or Wigginton to play third. The Rangers' interest in Wigginton is also legit, and they have a scout at Camden Yards tonight. I'm"
Facts (with some speculation) on Buck Showalter and the Orioles
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July 14
Baltimore Sun
 
"There has been so much read and said about the Orioles' managerial situation recently that it is probably hard for you to separate the facts from the speculation. We do this for a living and it's not easy for us to sift through everything and understand exactly what's going on. So here's what we have on the managerial search. It has been separated into fact and speculation. The fact is stuff I know is true and would stake my journalistic reputation on it (that and $2.50 gets you a small coffee, no cream or sugar). The speculation part is my take on it. It is not just my opinion, however. It is what Jeff Zrebiec and I have heard from those in the know. I'd be willing to bet that when the"
Source: Buck Showalter to Take Over as Orioles Manager This Weekend
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July 13
AOL Fanhouse
 
"Buck Showalter is expected to take over as Orioles manager on Saturday or Sunday, a source familiar with the organization told FanHouse on Monday. Showalter, who has managed for the Yankees, Diamondbacks and, most recently, the Rangers from 2002-06, emerged as the front-runner for the Baltimore job over the last week, with numerous reports tipping him as the next skipper to take the helm in the Charm City. Another source said "nothing is imminent." Showalter is scheduled to work for ESPN, his current employer, through the weekend. The Orioles, who come into the All-Star break with the worst record in the majors at 29-59, fired Dave Trembley on June 4. Juan Samuel, previously the club's"
Source says MacPhail, Showalter meet with Orioles again but Samuel to manage Friday
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July 12
Baltimore Sun
 
"As the Orioles head into the All-Star break, they do so with a managerial situation that remains in flux and rumors that continue to swirl about their leading candidate soon taking over. Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail and ESPN analyst Buck Showalter met again this weekend, at least the third time they have discussed the managerial opening, an industry source confirmed. But there has not been a formal offer, and there likely won't be one until the end of the week at the earliest. This week's break in the season seemed to be a logical time to replace interim manager Juan Samuel, but he will remain in charge of the team when it begins the second half Friday against the"
Phillies could trade Werth, or become buyers
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July 6
Foxsports.com
 
"Few imagined that the Phillies would be willing to trade one of their most productive players before the July 31 non-waiver deadline. But the Phils' seven-game homestand before the All-Star break could determine the course of their season — and the future of right fielder Jayson Werth. The Phillies, five games back in the N.L. East, will face two first-place clubs — the Braves and the Reds. Right-hander Roy Halladay and lefty Cole Hamels will pitch four of the seven games, beginning with Halladay's start Monday night against Braves righty Derek Lowe. For now, the Phillies remain buyers. Sources say they have inquired on the Orioles' Ty Wigginton and Miguel Tejada, among others, following"
Orioles consider placing Millwood on DL
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July 6
Baltimore Sun
 
"After one of the shortest starts of his 14-season career, Orioles right-hander Kevin Millwood was left searching for answers while club officials were mulling the possibility of placing their staff leader on the disabled list. Following the Orioles' 12-9 loss to the Detroit Tigers, interim manager Juan Samuel postponed his post-game interview with the media for about 20 minutes while attending a closed-door meeting with pitching coach Rick Kranitz, athletic trainer Richie Bancells and baseball operations director Matt Klentak. "There is some concern there," Samuel said about Millwood. "Kranny has noticed that his ball was just not coming out of his hand today [with authority] and his"
Orioles and Showalter talk again
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July 6
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Orioles have spoken again with Buck Showalter about the managerial position, and although he is very interested and considered the favorite, the team has still has not offered him the job. "I have not been offered anything, that's for sure," Showalter said tonight, refusing further comment. It's believed that the Orioles are getting closer to a decision and could have a new manager in place as early as the start of the second half."
Orioles' Tejada wants to stay in Baltimore
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July 4
Baltimore Sun
 
"Miguel Tejada first started dealing with the trade rumors while he was Oriole during the 2005 season and they never stopped until the former shortstop was dealt to the Houston Astros in December 2007. Not all that long into his tenure with the Astros, he was hearing that he could be on the move again although that’s where he stayed until he signed with the Orioles for a second stint in January. With the Orioles carrying the league-worst record, Tejada signed to just a one-year deal and the organization’s projected future third baseman Josh Bell already on the Major League roster, there is again speculation that Tejada could be traded before the July 31 deadline. “I’ve already"
Yankees express interest in dealing for Orioles' Ty Wigginton
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July 3
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"The Yankees have expressed interest in trading for the Orioles' Ty Wigginton, according to a baseball official with knowledge of the situation. The official, who asked not to be identified because he's not authorized to speak publicly, said on Friday night that the Yankees are one of several teams to inquire about the versatile Wigginton. Earlier in the day, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said that adding depth to his team's bench is a primary goal before the non-waiver trade deadline on July 31, though he did not speak specifically of any other players. Nor did he say whether he preferred to target a left-handed or right-handed bat."
Dempsey pleased with managerial interview
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July 2
Baltimore Sun
 
"In their search for a new manager, the Orioles brought in two candidates Thursday, one who was previously in Cleveland and one who has been around here for a long time. Eric Wedge, the 2007 American League Manager of the Year with the Cleveland Indians, was interviewed in the morning, and Rick Dempsey, the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network broadcaster who coached and played for the Orioles, interviewed in the afternoon. "We had two interviews," said Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail, who wouldn't reveal specifics. "As always, they are informative and insightful. It's an interesting process, not one you want to go through on a regular basis. It's an interesting process."
Wedge and Dempsey will interview on same day
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July 1
Baltimore Sun
 
"Thursday will be a busy one for Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail and principal owner Peter Angelos. In the morning, the two are expected to meet with former Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge at Angelos' downtown law office. In the afternoon, MASN broadcaster Rick Dempsey will be at Angelos' law offices for his interview, which originally was scheduled for Tuesday. It's the second interview for Wedge, who spoke with MacPhail on June 9 in Cleveland about his interest in the position, which is currently held by interim manager Juan Samuel."
Ripken says talks with Orioles are ongoing
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June 30
Baltimore Sun
 
"Cal Ripken Jr. said Tuesday night that talks with the Orioles about his potentially taking an advisory and secondary role in the club's front office are "progressing nicely," but he isn't sure his situation will be settled in time for the 2011 season. "I love the fact that it's an open exploration and we're talking," Ripken in a phone interview with The Baltimore Sun and the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network. "My goal truly was to be available to [his son] Ryan and to my kids. But you start to look at it, it's a short period of time and he's out the door and both are off to college. The talks are generating more not on the short, short term, but actually what the long term will look like."
Atkins not interested in playing for Norfolk
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June 29
Baltimore Sun
 
"Garrett Atkins boarded a plane and headed home to California on Monday with an uncertain future but no hard feelings toward the Orioles, who designated the first baseman for assignment Sunday after an unproductive 2 1/2 months with the club. "Obviously, I had opportunities early to get things going on the right track, and it didn't happen and the team was losing," said Atkins, who was hitting just .214 with one homer and nine RBIs in 44 games. "First base is a position where you'd like to see get some offense, and I wasn't doing it when I was out there. I can understand why they made the decision to play other people. You can't really fault the team for doing that. It was just frustrating"
Showalter acknowledges interest in O's job
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June 28
Baltimore Sun
 
"Buck Showalter said Sunday night on ESPN's "Baseball Tonight" that he has interest in the Orioles managerial opening and that he's "honored" to have the opportunity. He also said he respects the job Juan Samuel has done as interim manager. "Managing baseball is not a right; it's something that you earn," Showalter told Karl Ravech, who asked why he would be interested in the Orioles. "I"m not going to get into personal issues; we'll see where it takes us. It's an honor -- a lot of people work hard to get this opportunity.""
Valentine withdraws name from consideration for job with Baltimore
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June 23
ESPN.com
 columnist Tim Kurkjian
"Former Texas Rangers and New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine, now an analyst with ESPN, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the managerial job with the Baltimore Orioles, Valentine confirmed Wednesday. Valentine likely will become the top candidate for the Marlins' managerial job, which opened Wednesday with the firing of Fredi Gonzalez. "I am honored and flattered that the Orioles reached out with this potential opportunity, but at this time in my career, I feel I should direct my energies in another direction," Valentine said. Valentine's announcement came on the same day that the Marlins fired Gonzalez and two of his coaches. Valentine has been a friend of Marlins owner"
O's acquire Fox from A's
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June 22
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Orioles acquired utility man Jake Fox from the Oakland A's this morning for a minor league pitcher, according to sources. I'm still working on getting the name of the pitcher, but it's not a big name, I can tell you that much. Fox is on his way here and should be in uniform tonight when the Orioles begin a three-game series with the Florida Marlins. To create a roster spot, the Orioles could option pitcher Chris Tillman to Triple-A Norfolk. This would temporarily saves Garrett Atkins' spot, but the team may need to make another move on Saturday if they promote Brad Bergesen to make the start that night so Atkins is hardly out of the woods. Both interim manager Juan Samuel and pitching"
Rockies have eye on O's 2B?
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June 21
Foxsports.com
 
"With the Rockies looking for a right-handed power bat to come off the bench even before shortstop Troy Tulowitzki suffered a broken left wrist, Baltimore second baseman Ty Wigginton has been of interest to club officials. Now, with Tulowitzki out at least six weeks because of the broken wrist, the talks about Wigginton could intensify. Baltimore pro scout Lee MacPhail, who had been in Denver to watch the Rockies, was dispatched to Colorado Springs on Sunday to see Rockies right-handed pitching prospect Esmil Rogers pitch for the Triple-A Colorado Springs SkySox. Wigginton would add salary to the Rockies payroll. He is on a $3.5 million deal, and whether that would fit the budget remains"
Showalter to interview Wednesday; Wedge to be back in
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June 21
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Orioles will meet with Buck Showalter about their managerial job Wednesday and are also planning to schedule a second interview with Eric Wedge. However, president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail has still not requested permission to interview a candidate employed by another club. "The first group that we're talking to has experience, has had some success managing and they're not affiliated with any team," MacPhail said. "That's the first group we're talking to. We'll see how we are and how they feel, and then we'll determine from there." MacPhail declined to comment further on the process, but the club's focus could easily be interpreted as a sign it is content with the"
O's still talking to A's about Fox; Can he execute a rundown?
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June 20
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Orioles continue to have dialogue with the Oakland Athletics about a potential trade for utility man Jake Fox, according to sources. The A's designated Fox on June 14 and have 10 days to either trade him, try to push him through waivers and assign him to the minor leagues or give him his outright release. It's unlikely that he'd clear waivers especially with the league-worst Orioles maintaining some interest, which could prompt Oakland to make a deal for the right-handed hitter. Fox, 27, hit .214 with two homers and 12 RBIs for Oakland after batting .259 with 11 homers and 44 RBIs for the Chicago Cubs last year. He can catch and play both corner infield and outfield positions. If he is"
Why would anyone want to be O's manager?
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June 17
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Kevin Cowherd
"Now that the Orioles have launched an intensive search for their new manager, let me address those brave individuals out there who might actually be interested in the job. For weeks, I've been trying to come up with a reason anyone in his right mind would want to manage this team. I thought about it and thought about it. And then it hit me: crab cakes. Sure, if you take this job, your team will probably get pounded night after night for the foreseeable future. And those nights will leave you knocking back fistfuls of Tylenol to ease the throbbing in your forehead and swilling Maalox to calm the burning in your gut. But when your stomach's up to it, Baltimore has the best crab cakes you'll"
Roberts could return in four to six weeks
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June 16
MLB.com
 
"Orioles interim manager Juan Samuel said he spoke to Brian Roberts on Tuesday afternoon and the injured second baseman's timetable for return is four to six weeks. "He's a couple of weeks away from baseball activities from what he told me," Samuel said. "But it sounds like in four to six weeks, we should see him around here. According to the report, that's basically what the target is. To me, it's a positive for us. There's so much uncertainty there. That's something that we're going to be looking forward to, but at the same time, we want him to get comfortable." Roberts received an epidural in his lower back -- his third of the season -- in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Friday after extensive"
Valentine: O's job would be 'a big challenge'
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June 15
Baltimore Sun
 
"Orioles managerial candidate Bobby Valentine discussed his recent meeting with team owner Peter Angelos and president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail during a Monday appearance on ESPN Radio's The Michael Kay Show. During the interview, Valentine told Kay: "I did go down there and I did talk with the owner (Angelos) and the general manager (MacPhail) and they have a whole lot of problems and they seem like they're really putting their heads together to try to solve them somehow, some way, [but I'm] not sure how." When asked about whether he'd be willing to take a managerial position where it might be difficult to win, Valentine said: "It's a big challenge. I like big challenges, but I"
O's value experience in manager search
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June 15
MLB.com
 
"The Orioles' search for a new manager could continue after the season is over with president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail reiterating on Monday that there is no timetable to name ex-skipper Dave Trembley's long-term successor. "I would be very surprised if anything happened at all before the All-Star break. I find that to be the earliest scenario," MacPhail said. "We still have people to talk to and that's been helpful to us. We have the benefit of time. We might as well take advantage of it, and meanwhile Juan [Samuel] still gets the opportunity to continue to manage the club." MacPhail said the organization has a list it is working on, and he has begun meetings with several"
Bowa to Baltimore?
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June 12
Los Angeles Times
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"The Baltimore Orioles have not asked the Dodgers permission to interview third base coach Larry Bowa for their vacant managerial position. But even if the Orioles do, they probably won't be granted permission because the Dodgers don't want to lose their third base coach in the middle of the season. A former manager of the year in Philadelphia, Bowa said he is happy coaching under Manager Joe Torre. "If someone could say, 'You could coach with Joe as long as he's managing,' I'd be fine with that," he said."
Orioles to interview Valentine for manager
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June 11
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Orioles will interview ESPN analyst Bobby Valentine for their open manager's job Friday, according to an industry source. Andy MacPhail, the club's president of baseball operations, is expected to conduct the meeting in Baltimore. MacPhail has just started the interviewing process after firing Dave Trembley last Thursday and appointing third base coach Juan Samuel as the interim manager. Valentine is believed to be the second candidate to interview after another interview that took place Thursday, an industry source said. MacPhail did not immediately return phone calls, but it's his policy not to comment on specific interviews. Valentine could not be reached for comment. The Baltimore"
Kevin Millwood value is declining
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June 10
Foxsports.com
 
"Orioles right-hander Kevin Millwood is expected to be one of the most available starting pitchers on the trade market. His value, however, already might be diminishing. Millwood, 35, is winless in 13 starts, in part because he is receiving the worst run support in the American League. Yet, after posting a 3.71 ERA in his first 10 starts, he has produced an 8.31 ERA in his last three — though two were against the Yankees, the top-scoring team in the majors, and one was against the Blue Jays, who are tied for fourth. Perhaps more disturbing, a scout describes Millwood as "Freddy Garcia-ish," comparing him to the White Sox's right-handed junkballer. The description might not be far off."
Arrieta to debut Thursday?
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June 9
Baltimore Sun
 
"It was widely assumed that if Triple-A Norfolk right-hander Jake Arrieta made his big-league debut on this homestand, it would be on Saturday night against the Mets as the Orioles still haven't announced a starter for that outing after pushing the struggling Brad Bergesen to the bullpen. However, I'm hearing from multiple sources that Arrieta will instead make his debut tomorrow night against the New York Yankees. Jeremy Guthrie is scheduled to start that game, but he'd be pushed back to Friday with Brian Matusz filling the starter void on Saturday. We've been told on numerous occasions that the Orioles are just keeping the options open and they haven't made a definitive decision yet, but"
O's eye Valentine, Wedge in managerial search
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June 9
Baltimore Sun
 
"The Orioles' search for a new manager is officially underway, with at least two intriguing names in the mix. Bobby Valentine, the ESPN analyst who took the New York Mets to the World Series in 2000 and won a Japan Series title with the Chiba Lotte Marines in 2005, will be interviewed by the Orioles, according to two industry sources. The meeting will happen soon, perhaps as early as Thursday or Friday or early next week. Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail has called several other candidates to gauge their interest, including former Cleveland Indians manager Eric Wedge, two sources said. Wedge has not formally met with MacPhail and a date is not set for an interview, one"
Wigginton: I'm focused on wins, not trade rumors
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June 7
Baltimore Sun
 
"Ty Wigginton's name is beginning to pop up in trade rumors from Southern California to New York, but he's not campaigning for a trade. In fact, the veteran infielder would prefer staying in Baltimore if the alternative is going elsewhere to be a little-used bench player. "If I were to go somewhere, I'd want it to be somewhere I could contribute," Wigginton said. "But I love the city of Baltimore, and I love playing here for these fans." Wigginton, who is a free agent at season's end, has started 52 of 57 games in 2010 for the Orioles, including 32 at second base and 13 at first. He is leading the club in homers (13) and RBIs (33). Given the Orioles' record and his position flexibility, he"
Next up on the O's hotseat: Andy MacPhail
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June 5
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Kevin Cowherd
"Go ahead and take your shots at Andy MacPhail today, Orioles fans. Use him like a punching bag. He's expecting it. Rip his vaunted rebuilding plan if you want. Slam him for running a team with the worst record in baseball, a team that took a major step backward the past two months with a core of promising young players who seem to have forgotten how to play the game. But know this: MacPhail, the team's president of baseball operations, seemed to be doing a good job of beating himself up Friday less than 14 hours after firing manager Dave Trembley. At a hastily arranged news conference at Camden Yards, MacPhail was somber and introspective when he talked to the media. "In my experience,"
Angels not desperate for a first baseman
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June 5
Los Angeles Times
 
"The Angels have been linked in trade speculation to a number of potential replacements for first baseman Kendry Morales, who is awaiting surgery for a broken bone above his left ankle, an injury he suffered in a freak home-plate mishap. Among the possible targets are Paul Konerko ( White Sox), Adam LaRoche (Diamondbacks), Lance Berkman (Astros), Derrek Lee (Cubs), Xavier Nady (Cubs), Ty Wigginton (Orioles) and Russell Branyan (Indians). But General Manager Tony Reagins does not appear to be in a hurry to make a deal. "We're looking at all our options, whether internal or external, but there's not a level of urgency to do something right now," Reagins said. "We have to focus on the type of"
Next up on the O's hotseat: Andy MacPhail
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June 4
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Kevin Cowherd
"So the Orioles finally whacked poor Dave Trembley, putting him out of his misery and handing the whole mess over to Juan Samuel with instructions not to get too comfy in the manager's office, since he won't be there long. Me, I wouldn't hang any pictures. I don't think I'd even fluff the cushions on the chairs. Not the way this team is going. Which brings us to the next guy on the hotseat: president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail. And don't think he doesn't know his job is on the line if the Orioles can't turn this lost season around. Right now that looks to be a long shot, if not out-and-out impossible. The Orioles have the worst record (15-39) in baseball. They've lost eight"
Orioles fire manager Dave Trembley
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June 4
Baltimore Sun
 
"Dave Trembley, who was asked to the lead the Orioles through the early stages of a massive rebuilding project, has been fired less than two months into his third full season as the team's manager. Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail met with Trembley Thursday. The Orioles will announce the change at 9:30 this morning, according to a team source. The team is saddled with a major league-worst 15-39 record and off to the worst start since the 1988 team began 0-21. Juan Samuel will take over the club on an interim basis, while MacPhail is expected to begin the search for Trembley's long-term successor immediately. Triple-A Norfok manager Gary Allenson will become third base"
Could this be end for O's Trembley?
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June 4
Baltimore Sun
 
"If this indeed was Dave Trembley's final game as Orioles manager, it was a fitting end to his three-season run. The Orioles' 6-3 loss to the New York Yankees before an announced 44,927 Thursday, the team's eighth straight defeat, had all the elements of so many other games during Trembley's tenure. They got a poor outing from a starting pitcher, this one by the normally effective Kevin Millwood. The offense was mostly overwhelmed by CC Sabathia, managing only three hits, though two of them were home runs. They were overmatched throughout against a far superior opponent that has now beaten the Orioles eight straight times and in 19 of their last 22 matchups. "We made it interesting at the"
Is this Trembley's last game?
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June 3
Baltimore Sun
 
"When the Orioles take the field today at Yankee Stadium, there is a growing likelihood that Dave Trembley will be managing the team for the last time. I know you've heard that before. It's maddening for everyone involved, especially Trembley, the baseball lifer who has done his best trying to keep his composure as the team implodes and speculation of his departure increases. Nothing is official right now. It won't be until after Trembley meets face to face with President of Baseball Operations Andy MacPhail. MacPhail is not on the New York trip, so that potential meeting will occur in Baltimore and is expected to happen before Friday's game at home against the Boston Red Sox. That could"
Time to meddle again, Mr. Angelos
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June 3
Baltimore Sun
 columnist Kevin Cowherd
"Peter Angelos, this one goes out to you. We start with the obvious: Your baseball team is a mess. It has the worst record in the major leagues. After Wednesday night's 9-1 loss to the New York Yankees, it had lost seven straight games, nine of 10, 14 of the past 17. It plays with no heart. It plays with no soul. It's the laughingstock of baseball. Yet from you, sir, we hear nothing. A few weeks ago, your president of baseball operations, Andy MacPhail, had the good sense to address the fans via a video on mlb.com after the Orioles began the season 2-16. MacPhail acknowledged the "terrifically horrendous start" after 12 losing seasons in a row. He spoke of the problems hampering the team:"
Orioles' Millwood, Wigginton open to Mets trade
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June 2
New York Post
 
"The Mets right now are a team consistently walking the line between contender and catastrophe. And with holes in the starting rotation and possibly at second base if Luis Castillo can't stay healthy, the woeful Orioles could provide some answers for them if they decide to make some moves. "I wouldn't mind pitching in New York," Kevin Millwood said before Baltimore lost 3-1 to the Yankees last night in the Bronx. "It's a great city. But it's not really up to me whether I do or don't." Millwood is scheduled to pitch at the Stadium tomorrow and is still looking for his first win of the season. Despite his 0-5 record, the 35-year-old has pitched well in his first season with Baltimore. He has"