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Oriole Magic found this 7/4/2008 on www.baltimoresun.com [flag]
Seeking to fill what has become the team's most glaring deficiency, the Orioles have engaged in talks with the Toronto Blue Jays regarding shortstop David Eckstein , according to industry sources. Eckstein, 33, is hitting .273 with one home run and 18 RBIs in 198 at-bats. However, he has become expendable on a roster that includes infielders Marco Scutaro, John McDonald and Joe Inglett, who ... [link]

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The Good, The Bad & The Ugly…
Published 7/4/2008 by Anthony Amobi at Oriole Magic
... Two questions for you all. One, do we continue trotting Adam Loewen out there, considering the absence of Albers — or should he work himself out in the minors? Two, if you’re Andy MacPhail, what changes do you make in the second half (for example: Do we keep or trade Huff and do we really need David Eckstein)? ...

Olney Rumor Bag: Eckstein, Teixeira
Published 7/5/2008 by Alejandro Leal at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... According to the Baltimore Sun, the Orioles are pondering making a deal for David Eckstein. The Blue Jays have a well-stocked infield that has made the veteran short stop and former World Series MVP expendable.  ...

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