O's news conference at 6:30 EST
The official announcement of the deal that will send Ramon Hernandez and cash to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Ryan Freel and two minor league prospects has been scheduled for 3:30 PST (6:30 EST).
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Pete,
Do you know if it is going to be on MASN? Or will we have to just imagine what the press conference looks like?
Posted by: Phil | December 9, 2008 5:47 PM
These are the two prospects it appears we will be receiving:
Brandon Waring seems like a decent prospect. He is another third baseman but 20 HRs in each of his two professional seasons is pretty impressive.
Justin Turner seems like a decent prospect too with a solid OBP and Average. Doesnt look like he has much speed. Kinda resembles David Eckstein.
Posted by: Marty | December 9, 2008 5:58 PM
Mr. Schmuck: I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Justin Turner!
Your dream middle infield has been completed with your 2003 CSF National Champions manning Short and Second! Davis to Turner to (insert first baseman here) for the double play.
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Pete's reply: Wow, I was so busy I didn't even notice he was a Cal-Fullerton guy.
Posted by: Michael J. | December 9, 2008 5:59 PM
"Oh, by the way, we also signed Texiera to a 10-year deal. No further questions at this time. Thank you."
Posted by: alphanumerics | December 9, 2008 6:12 PM
way to be on top of this story Peter "Scoop" Schmuck.
Posted by: Andrew | December 9, 2008 6:14 PM
Ryan Freel is a great pickup if for no other reason that his hard-nosed style of play. The guy runs through walls chasing the ball. It's an attitude that the team can really use. Too bad Eric Byrnes isn't with the team anymore. A fly ball hit between these two could result in a demolition derby.
Posted by: John | December 9, 2008 7:09 PM
Another coup for MacPhail: He rids himself of Hernandez and only has to pay $1M of the salary. I don't care about who's coming in return. (It sounds like nothing, which is fine by me.) Addition by subtraction.
Posted by: RBD | December 9, 2008 8:25 PM
We got "Red" Turner, Pete! Go, Titans!!
"C" is for one heckuva gritty Cal State Fullerton baseball player now in the O's system.
Posted by: L.A. | December 9, 2008 8:59 PM
WHAT IS GOING ON WITH BRIAN ROBERTS IS HE GOING TO STAY WITH BALTIMORE OR GO
Posted by: LISA | December 10, 2008 1:40 PM