The Orioles and Cubs are reportedly discussing a trade that would send pitcher Rich Hill to Baltimore.
"We are talking to them," Orioles club president Andy MacPhail said about the Cubs. "We are talking to a lot of teams about a lot of players."
A source indicated that the deal is "very likely" and that the Orioles could send the Cubs a player to be determined later based on Hill's success on the mound.
Via Baltimore Sun
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Second baseman Brian Roberts is reportedly seeking a four-year contract extension from the Orioles.
Roberts, who will be eligible for free agency after the season, has been offered three years at $30 million, according to the Baltimore Sun.
"We've made no secret of the fact that we'd love to have Brian come back," said Andy MacPhail, the team's president of baseball operations said Thursday. "We're still working on it. The market hasn't completely played itself out yet. Hopefully we can get something done."
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Orioles' outfielder Nick Markakis recently signed a $66.1 million extension with the team, but he still drives a 1994 Ford Ranger.
"The lifestyle that I'm living right now is pretty comfortable," said Markakis. "I just want to keep things simple, keep being the way you are. There's absolutely no reason to change."
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Orioles Jan 2009 Archive
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ESPN | Jan 23, 2009
The Orioles recently gave outfielder Nick Markakis the second-largest contract in team history in terms of guaranteed money and are interested in locking up infielder Brian Roberts as well.
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Baltimore Sun | Jan 19, 2009
The Orioles have finalized a six-year, $66 million contract extension with outfielder Nick Markakis, according to baseball sources.
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Jan 18, 2009
Will Felix Pie be able to transition successfully to the big leagues in Baltimore's outfield?
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FoxSports | Jan 18, 2009
The Cubs will trade Felix Pie to Baltimore for Garrett Olson and Class A right-hander Henry Williamson.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Jan 18, 2009
Leo Mazzone now admits he made a huge mistake in leaving the Braves to become the pitching coach of the Orioles.
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Baltimore Sun | Jan 17, 2009
One source said the Orioles and Nick Markakis are close to agreeing to a six-year deal worth between $64 million and $66 million in guaranteed money.
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ESPN | Jan 16, 2009
The Orioles have reached an agreement on a one-year deal with free agent catcher Greg Zaun.
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ESPN | Jan 13, 2009
Koji Uehara finalized a $10 million, two-year contract with the Orioles on Tuesday, making him the first Japanese-born player in franchise history.
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Yahoo! | Jan 11, 2009
The Orioles are reportedly close to signing free-agent Gregg Zaun to a one-year contract.
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Yahoo! | Jan 10, 2009
The Orioles have reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with utility infielder Chris Gomez.
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Baltimore Sun | Jan 7, 2009
The Orioles are expected to step up their pursuit of a catcher on the free agent market, and Ivan Rodriguez isn't out of the realm of possibility.
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ESPN | Jan 7, 2009
Japanese pitcher Koji Uehara and the Orioles have reached a preliminary agreement on a two-year contract.
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Chicago Tribune | Jan 6, 2009
There have been reports of negotiations between the White Sox and Orioles involving second baseman Brian Roberts and pitcher Gavin Floyd.
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MASN | Jan 3, 2009
The White Sox and Orioles have discussed a trade centered around Brian Roberts and Gavin Floyd.
