yardbarker
RealGM Baseball

Baltimore Orioles Wiretap

Orioles, Phillies Advancing In Joe Blanton Talks

The Orioles and Phillies continue to discuss a potential trade for Joe Blanton.

Baltimore received medical records on a pair of minor league players from Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.

Via Roch Kubatko/MASN Sports (via Twitter)


Orioles Debating Deal For Blanton

The Orioles are trying to decide whether to make an offer for Phillies right-hander Joe Blanton, according to sources.

Philadelphia is making Blanton available on the market.

"He's there if they want him," a source said of Blanton's availability in relation to Baltimore.

Via MLB.com


Brian Roberts Out For Season

Brian Roberts will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.

The announcement was made on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the Orioles second baseman began a rehabilitation assignment with Class A Aberdeen.

"It just hasn't responded the way we were hoping it would," Roberts said. "Deep down in my gut, I think I knew before last night."

Via Associated Press


Orioles Looking For Left-Handed Reliever

The Orioles are looking for a left-handed relief pitcher, according to multiple sources.

Baltimore has one of the best bullpens in the game this season, but they only have one lefty reliever on their current 25-man roster.

The Orioles have Zach Phillips in the minors, but if they want to go the trade route, some left-handed relievers that potentially could be available include Kansas City's Jose Mijares, Toronto's Darren Oliver and Seattle's Oliver Perez.

Via Baltimore Sun


O's Recall Dana Eveland From Norfolk

The Orioles have recalled veteran left-handed reliever Dana Eveland from Triple-A Norfolk to fortify their bullpen.

Eveland arrived Thursday morning, less than 24 hours after Buck Showalter used five relievers in a loss to the Rays.

Via AP


Orioles Jul 2012 Archive