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Baltimore Sun: Astros discuss Tejada trade for ROY OSWALT

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http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/...730,0,3669054.story?coll=bal-sports-headlines

In a potential blockbuster deal, the Orioles have discussed sending All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada to Houston for a package that would include Astros ace Roy Oswalt.

Several industry sources confirmed the Orioles and Astros are negotiating dealing Tejada for third baseman Morgan Ensberg, shortstop Adam Everett and Oswalt, 28, who has already won 91 major-league games.

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At this point, the Orioles are not inclined to make the deal barring changes, said several club sources. The Orioles' main concern is that they'd only have Oswalt, who will be a free agent after the 2007 season, for one season and then he'd sign a lucrative offer elsewhere.

Less than 24 hours before the trade deadline, two high-ranking Orioles officials said that they still expect the deadline to pass without Tejada being traded. If a deal is made, one of the officials said, it likely will "go down to the wire."

Publicly, Orioles officials are not offering comment on individual trade scenarios. Astros general manager Tim Purpura also refused to discuss trade proposal specifics Sunday, but said, "We are being aggressive for any impact hitter. At this time we are trying to acquire an impact hitter." He would not comment further.

Orioles assistant general manager John Stockstill, who is charge of professional scouting, recently spent 10 days scouting the Los Angeles Angels and much of the past week in Houston watching the Astros. In his most recent start Saturday, Oswalt (8-7, 3.23 ERA) allowed just one run and struck out eight batters in eight innings as the Astros beat the Diamondbacks 4-1.

Several sources said the Astros are now considered the leader of a potential three-team sweepstakes for Tejada, which also includes the Texas Rangers and Angels. The Los Angeles Dodgers also remain in the picture, but their interest is not as strong as the other three teams. The Rangers offer, which is centered around former All-Star third baseman Hank Blalock and top pitching prospect John Danks, falls short for the Orioles because it does not include quality, established pitching.

According to one high-ranking club official, the Orioles still feel that a deal with the Angels "makes the most sense." The Angels have offered young right-hander Ervin Santana as well as shortstop prospect Erick Aybar for Tejada. But the Orioles would like more - perhaps first baseman Casey Kotchman or Single-A pitcher Nick Adenhart--to sweeten the deal, one club source said.

One Angels official told the Los Angeles Times that the club was disturbed by Tejada's comments Saturday that he would not be willing to move from shortstop to third base if traded. The Angels current shortstop, Orlando Cabrera, reportedly has said he would make the switch to third to accommodate Tejada, but several scouts consider Cabrera the superior defensive shortstop.

Tejada took an even stronger stance Sunday, saying, "I am playing short. I want to play short. If I am going to be a winner, I am going to be a winner at my position. Right now, I am happy playing shortstop here. If I am going to win, I am going to win playing shortstop somewhere."

Tejada was 1-for-4 with two RBIs in the Orioles' 8-7 comeback win over the White Sox Sunday afternoon. After leading the charge out of the Orioles dugout following Javy Lopez's game-winning hit off Chicago closer Bobby Jenks, Tejada said that he didn't think he played his last game in an Orioles' uniform.

"I don't think about it that way," said Tejada. "I don't think this is going to be my last game. It was just another day here, now I am going home and I'll come back tomorrow."

Before Saturday's game, Tejada said, "I am not trying to leave here. They're trying to make me leave. It's the team, not me. I don't have control of that. The manager and I don't know who, they want to take me out of here."

Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo said that he spoke to Tejada following Saturday's game to clear the air and said that they are on the same page. Several Orioles said that they didn't want the shortstop, who remains a popular teammate, to get traded.

"You're talking about our team leader and a top-five player in the game," said designated hitter Jay Gibbons. "It's hard to swallow losing him so hopefully nothing happens. Everybody loves Miggy. He's a great guy and he hits .330 every year and drives in 100. It's hard to replace that bat. But Miggy knows this is a business too, and I'm sure there's pretty much the whole league after him. It's just one of those things where you've got a prize commodity and you never know. Somebody might make an offer that we can't refuse."

When the Astros and Orioles discussed a potential Tejada deal last winter following the shortstop's public demand for a trade, Houston officials refused to offer Oswalt. But he is more available now simply because he's one season closer to free agency and the Astros' offense is woefully inadequate. Houston is last in the National League in batting average and in the bottom third in the league in homers, RBIs, runs scored and on-base percentage.

Oswalt, who is making $11 million in 2006, has one year left in arbitration and could command around $15 million next season. He then is eligible for free agency, something industry insiders expect him to test.

In contrast, Tejada is signed through 2009 at an average of about $12.7 million per season. Ensberg, who probably would be moved to first base if he joined the Orioles, and the slick-fielder Everett, won't become free agents until after 2008.

Orioles' officials insist that they are not actively shopping Tejada, who leads the club in average, home runs and RBIs.

"We don't have to deal him," said Orioles Executive Vice President Mike Flanagan. "We've always kept our position that he is a terrific player that we want to build around. That hasn't changed. But our job is to listen to offers. We're doing what we're supposed to do."
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That is WAY to much to give up. Morgan last year was better than Tejada this year and you have to think that after his shoulder clears up he will get back to near where he was before.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't make this trade

#1 Brando2101, Jul 30, 2006

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Ummm.... no. If they think our offense is "woefully inadequate," they should look at our pitching.

#2 arkoe, Jul 30, 2006
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I would be Roy-O-ly pissed if Roy Oswalt gets traded for any reason.

#3 OldManBernie, Jul 30, 2006
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No chance in hell.

#4 leroy, Jul 30, 2006
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oh hell naw

#5 BigSherv, Jul 30, 2006
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This better be another crazy rumor.

You have to have solid 1-3 starters at least to win in the playoffs, and trading Oswalt would kill the future of our pitching staff.

Getting Tejada does not guarantee a world series appearance, or even a playoff appearance. We could end up not making the playoffs this year, and not having an ace for many years to come.

Like I said, this better be a fabrication. They shouldn't even be discussing Oswalt. I have supported this organization with nearly all of their moves in the past 10 years or so, but this would destroy us.

#6 DieHard Rocket, Jul 30, 2006
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Couldnt we try to get Soriano for less then???

#7 Luckyazn, Jul 30, 2006

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thats probably the most fair trade bemore could make. anything else would just be a rip off. tejada is a beast!

#8 Nice Rollin, Jul 30, 2006
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WTF... Horrible trade

#9 WhoMikeJames, Jul 30, 2006
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So this is what the Orioles will stoop to to drive up the bidding for Tejada?

I'm starting to have flashbacks of dealing with Weisbrod.

#10 wrath_of_khan, Jul 30, 2006
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I would be shocked if Roy was traded....highly unlikely

#11 sammy, Jul 30, 2006
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Ashton Kucher MUST be behind this one.

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Nice Rollin said:

thats probably the most fair trade bemore could make. anything else would just be a rip off. tejada is a beast!
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there is not another name rumored around tejada that comes anywhere close to roy oswalt. if this is the price of miguel tejada, they can keep miguel tejada.

#13 MadMax, Jul 30, 2006

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wrath_of_khan said:

So this is what the Orioles will stoop to to drive up the bidding for Tejada?

I'm starting to have flashbacks of dealing with Weisbrod.
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No kidding- I'm having visions of Peter Angelos dressed as Dr. Evil, saying "One Hundred Billion Dollars!"

#14 Jebus, Jul 30, 2006
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Why not throw in Clemens and Berkman? Fantastic deal

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Nice Rollin said:

thats probably the most fair trade bemore could make. anything else would just be a rip off. tejada is a beast!
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The Mets need a pitcher more than they need hitting... would you trade David Wright for Roy Oswalt?

I wouldn't... nor would I trade him for Tejada. Oswalt is every bit as good as any other starter out there today... if he was left-handed, he'd be as good as Liriano or Santana (just look at the numbers Roy put up when he first burst on the scene, like Fransisco is).

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Why not throw in Clemens and Berkman? Fantastic deal
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Hell lets trade the whole team for Tejada and use Round Rock as our team!!! 2006 WORLDSERIES CHAMPS BABYYYY !!!

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First the texans then the rockets NOW the Astros. Cmom astros. BE SMART.

#18 ak47, Jul 30, 2006

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WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know it is just a rumor but damn if this was True I don't know what I would do...

Tim Purpura would be the most idiotic GM there is....

#19 tested911, Jul 30, 2006
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THEY ARE NOW SAYING BRAD LIDGE FOR HANK BLALOCK AND MORGAN ENSBERG FOR SCOTT LINEBRINK

#20 jojobabbu, Jul 30, 2006

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