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Old 12-07-2011, 09:36 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by screech View Post
Who the hell would think Baltimore is a mystery team for Pujols?
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The unidentified teams in the bidding must have both the wherewithal to pay Pujols, a need to upgrade at first base and, perhaps, the ability to spin off players to create payroll room for him. Some clubs who could fit the profile:
  • Mariners. Trading Justin Smoak could bring back another part. General manager Jack Zduriencik has been coy about the club's plans, only acknowledging that they are in on fellow first baseman Prince Fielder and trying to stay under the radar.
  • Rangers. Texas would likely need to clear some payroll room to accommodate Pujols, but they also have veterans with decent trade value, such as Michael Young.
  • Nationals. They have money to spend, a long-term need at first and young players in Ryan Zimmerman and Bryce Harper who could use an anchor like Pujols.
  • Orioles. This would be a true shocker, given that they're years from contending, but it would jolt a franchise in need of one.
http://content.usatoday.com/communit...ilypitch/index

Ive heard rumors that the Os were looking to rape the Mariners again in a trade talk to the Mariners about Smoak though.
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