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11-15-2003, 03:30 PM
It's believed that Baltimore's offer for Derrek Lee includes lefty Matt Riley and either Jerry Hairston Jr. or Brian Roberts.
It's unclear if a deal is close. The Marlins could also ask for B.J. Ryan, Denny Bautista or Don Levinski in the deal. They might not be interested in receiving Hairston or Roberts if they believe they can re-sign Luis Castillo. After all, the purpose of trading Lee is to free up money for Castillo, Ivan Rodriguez and Mike Lowell.
If the Orioles are offering either Roberts or Hairston in this deal then it seems obvious that they are going to go into next season without Roberts at short. If Hairston gets dealt then Roberts moves over to second, still freeing up short. Then again, they could push Mora over to short and seek a 3b. But at least they are not going to settle for Hairston at 2b, Roberts at short, and Mora at third. We would be great defensiely but lack pop in three infield positions.
It's unclear if a deal is close. The Marlins could also ask for B.J. Ryan, Denny Bautista or Don Levinski in the deal. They might not be interested in receiving Hairston or Roberts if they believe they can re-sign Luis Castillo. After all, the purpose of trading Lee is to free up money for Castillo, Ivan Rodriguez and Mike Lowell.
If the Orioles are offering either Roberts or Hairston in this deal then it seems obvious that they are going to go into next season without Roberts at short. If Hairston gets dealt then Roberts moves over to second, still freeing up short. Then again, they could push Mora over to short and seek a 3b. But at least they are not going to settle for Hairston at 2b, Roberts at short, and Mora at third. We would be great defensiely but lack pop in three infield positions.