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O's deal for Thames doubtful

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A three-way deal that would have landed the Baltimore Orioles a new starter in left field, the Detroit Tigers' Marcus Thames, hit stumbling blocks last night and might not be revived.

According to two industry sources, the proposed deal had Orioles' pitcher Rodrigo Lopez headed to the Houston Astros while Astros' outfielder Luke Scott would have gone to Detroit. 

The Orioles are also considering free-agent Jay Payton.

Source: Baltimore SunNew Window

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  1. gordon g
    1. Posted by gordon g Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:11 pm EDT

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    We do not need luke scott. another outfielder we do not need.
  2. Travis H
    2. Posted by Travis H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    I want more than Rodrigo Lopez for LUKE SCOTT!
  3. Travis H
    3. Posted by Travis H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    How about Lane and Everett for Tejada!
  4. charles y
    4. Posted by charles y Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    WE NEED MARCUS THAMES IN DETROIT!!!! dont mess with a good team, thats where problems come from. we got sheffield now leave it alone, we have a championship contending team
  5. Travis H
    5. Posted by Travis H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    we have a championship contending team
    Posted by youngguns23762000
    That is funny stuff!
  6. Travis H
    6. Posted by Travis H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    If you could get Luke Scott for that rag arm Lopez you should be celebrating in the streets!
  7. Docbrown
    7. Posted by Docbrown Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    i agree that we dont need another outfielder, but i think thames is a dh and not a functional fielder, i wish that we could have got scott. yes we are a championship contending team, there are a lot of them though, if pitching stays healthy look out for the tigers again in 07'. one thing that scared me was when they were looked at as the favorite they folded, so somehow they need to overcome some pressure and step it up.
  8. Paul
    8. Posted by Paul Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    I think Luke Scott would have been an upgrade from Marcus Thames. I like Thames, but he strikes out way too much. Scott may have been a LEGITIMATE leadoff hitter and another left handed batter with some power. That is something that the Tigers need. Pudge, Maggs and Sheff will supply power from the right side...but, there is not enough serious left handed power threat. Casey is a good average hitter...with a little pop. Another high average hitter with moderate power would be welcome.
  9. A Yahoo! User
    9. Posted by A Yahoo! User Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:56 pm EDT

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    How about a package of Thames and Inge for Tejada who would become the Tigers new third baseman?!
  10. Rob
    10. Posted by Rob Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:37 pm EDT

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    i think we should keep marcus thames and leave well enough alone we have a championship team as it is the man hit like 27 hr with limited playing time
  11. justin o
    11. Posted by justin o Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:29 pm EDT

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    who is this thomas guy is he any good
  12. adyl
    12. Posted by adyl Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:46 pm EDT

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    Tigers fans LUKE SCOTT is a steal for aging Thames
  13. Tony
    13. Posted by Tony Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:45 pm EDT

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    yes the Tigers are good. but they need more left handed batters in the line up .that was the teams short fall this season.and a main reson for not winning the world searies
  14. Reswob
    14. Posted by Reswob Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:36 pm EDT

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    I would hate to see Lopez leave Baltimore
  15. nesh
    15. Posted by nesh Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    The tigers need luke scott, thames strikes out too often and doesn't walk nearly as much.Thames is a major source for power but it doesn't come when it counts, his average with runners is scoring position is terrible. Thames is no solid outfielder he is more of a dh and scott with limited power but hits for a high average and has a solid on base number is a better fit for the spacious comerica park.DD please find a way to get Luke
  16. lawparra@...
    16. Posted by lawparra@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:57 pm EDT

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    luke scott is a good player he is a keeper.
  17. Travis H
    17. Posted by Travis H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    Brandon Backe, Luke Scott and Adam Everett for Bedard and Tejada!
  18. AGBrimes
    18. Posted by AGBrimes Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:27 pm EDT

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    Why wouldnt the O's just skip the Thames part and trade Lopez for Scott who is light years better than Thames? Houston would be getting hosed in this trade, no way this is for real.
  19. Jack C
    19. Posted by Jack C Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:58 pm EDT

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    how about george steinbrenner for peter angelos
  20. Tony
    20. Posted by Tony Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:36 pm EDT

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    I'd take Scott, he has more walks than most of our Tigers and did not play the whole year! He has some power too. Wouldn't mind trying to find a way to get Tejada either.
  21. Lou
    21. Posted by Lou Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:58 pm EDT

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    Trading Lopez is a start - get young talent. Thames is not what the O's need. Scott is a #2 hitter at best with devloping power but not true protection.
    We need Peter Angelos to sell the team or else the O's will continue to flounder.
    And I do believe it is time to trade Tejada for multiple young high-upside pieces.
  22. dgreketis@...
    22. Posted by dgreketis@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:42 pm EDT

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    I like that Thames and Inge for Tejada idea. Inge makes the out of this world play with no one on base then skies routine balls to right field regularly with base runners on..............
  23. Travis H
    23. Posted by Travis H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    Sign Suppan and be done with it!
  24. Travis H
    24. Posted by Travis H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    Zito would be a better fit for 4years and 65 million!
  25. Travis H
    25. Posted by Travis H Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:19 pm EDT

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    It will be fun breaking the Cubs hearts again and laughing at the Skankees repeated stupidity!

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