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Wilkerson Agrees To $3M, 1-Year Deal With Seattle

Jan 31, 2008 10:02 PM EST

Brad Wilkerson and the Mariners agreed Thursday to a $3M, one-year deal, a move that could signal Seattle is close to finally acquiring Erik Bedard from Baltimore.

Wilkerson can play all three outfield positions plus first base, and for weeks the Mariners have discussed trading outfielder Adam Jones to Baltimore, along with others, for Bedard.

Via AP

Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Terms Agreement

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O's, Mariners Still Dancing Around Bedard Talks

Jan 30, 2008 4:50 PM EST

Talks between the Orioles and Mariners regarding pitcher Erik Bedard are still alive but appear to have been placed on low heat, according to ESPN.com.

There is a chance that some other teams might get involved in the deal, but MLB.com maintains that the two teams are very close to agreeing to a deal.

"We continue to talk," Orioles' President Andy MacPhail told the Baltimore Sun when asked about the proposed deal.

Via ESPN

Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Trade Rumor

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Source: Angelos Yet To Approve Bedard Trade

Jan 28, 2008 5:44 PM EST

Orioles' owner Peter Angelos hasn't yet signed off on the proposed deal that would send Erik Bedard to Seattle, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com.

The deal has reportedly been close to official for the past several days.

Via RealGM Staff Report

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O's Deny Deal In Place With Seattle For Bedard

Jan 28, 2008 9:21 AM EST

According to the Baltimore Sun, Orioles' President Andy MacPhail has denied that the team has agreed to a trade with the Mariners that would send pitcher Erik Bedard to Seattle.

"We do not have an agreement with the Mariners," MacPhail told the Sun.

Rumors began to swirl when The Seattle Times reported that center fielder Adam Jones told a reporter that the team asked him to pull out of winter ball because he was headed to Baltimore for a physical.

Via RealGM Staff Report

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Mariners Appear Close To Landing Bedard

Jan 28, 2008 12:41 AM EST

It looks like the Mariners are setting in motion a chain of events that will land them Orioles ace Erik Bedard, according to reports in the Seattle Times.

The Mariners pulled Adam Jones from the Venezuelan Winter League playoffs and are reportedly sending him to Baltimore for a physical.

Mariners spokesman Tim Hevly confirmed that Jones will no longer be playing in Venezuela, but he did not give any further comment on a trade for Bedard.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, Trade Rumor

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Orioles Jan 2008 Archive

  • Bedard Expects To Be Traded

    RealGM Staff Report | Jan 26, 2008

    Erik Bedard apparently isn't happy and is voicing his displeasure with the Orioles.

  • Orioles, Cormier Agree To Minor-League Deal

    RealGM Staff Report | Jan 21, 2008

    In an attempt to add depth to their starting rotation, the Orioles have added pitcher Lance Cormier, signing him to a minor-league deal, as reported by Associated Press.

  • Cubs Shoot Down 9-Player 'Deal' With Orioles

    Daily Herald | Jan 19, 2008

    Cubs' General Manager Jim Hendry alternated between being aghast and amused Saturday over a report that had the Cubs sending seven players to the Baltimore Orioles for second baseman Brian Roberts and left-handed pitcher Erik Bedard.

  • Guthrie Agrees To One-Year Deal With Orioles

    yahoo.com | Jan 17, 2008

    Jeremy Guthrie agreed to a one-year contract with the Orioles on Wednesday that will pay him $770,000 if he remains on the big league roster for the entire season.

  • O's Consider Signing Dotel

    Baltimore Sun | Jan 15, 2008

    Though the Orioles don't consider finding a closer to be a top priority this winter, they have been talking with the representative for free-agent reliever Octavio Dotel.

  • Mariners Sending Jones Home A Prelude To Bedard Trade?

    Baltimore Sun | Jan 14, 2008

    The Mariners have instructed prized outfield prospect Adam Jones to leave the Venezuelan Winter League and return home.

  • Confusion Over Roberts' To Cubs Rumors

    Baltimore Sun/Chicago Tribune | Jan 9, 2008

    Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher and Ronny Cedeno could be on their way to Baltimore in exchange for Brian Roberts.

  • MacPhail: Door On Signing Free Agents Is Not Closed

    Baltimore Sun | Jan 9, 2008

    The Orioles are still pursuing trades involving several of their best players, but they'll soon turn their attention toward free agency if acceptable offers don't come this month.

  • Bedard Trade To Mariners Stalls

    The News Tribune | Jan 4, 2008

    The Orioles current plan is to open the 2008 season with Erik Bedard as their ace.

  • Toronto Interested In Bedard

    MLB.com | Jan 3, 2008

    A one-for-one swap including A.J. Burnett as the other piece won't get the job done.

  • Orioles Acquire Roberson From Phillies

    Yahoo.com | Jan 2, 2008

    The Orioles on Wednesday acquired outfielder Chris Roberson from the Phillies for cash considerations.