MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli has some deadline-oriented quotes from Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail. Let's take a look:
- MacPhail doesn't think that Ty Wigginton's recent three-game suspension for bumping an umpire in an argument will affect his trade value. Wigginton is currently appealing the suspension, which could reduce it by 1-2 games. He's been linked to several teams, most recently the Rangers.
- MacPhail feels the market is a little slow because a lot of teams are completely focused on some of the big name pitchers out there (obviously referring to Dan Haren and Roy Oswalt).
- Baltimore isn't looking to move Jeremy Guthrie, though he's available. His contract situation (controlled through 2012) means they'd have to get a "significant return" to move him. Guthrie has been linked to many teams and said he would enjoy pitching in San Diego, though he loves Baltimore.
If he had just taken the 3 game suspension, wouldn’t he be back by now?
“Significant return” for Guthrie? The guy is a younger Jeff Suppan – and at 31-years old that’s not saying much about his upside. League average and $3 million with two more arby years – go nuts overvaluing the guy.
jeremy hefner, sawyer carroll, and allen dykstra for guthrie and wigginton, and i’d say both teams should be happy. you get what you pay for – decent but not great major leaguers for three prospects with upside but some limiting factors
Not enough. In the right situation, Guthrie is a top of the rotation guy. Wigginton provides versatility and a potent bat.