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Old McDonald Has A Place With The O’s?
Old McDonald Has A Place With The O’s?
The playoffs aren’t even over yet, but the offseason player acquisition talk has already begun. One recent rumor is that the Orioles are interested in former Blue Jay John McDonald as a back-up (I assume) infielder. So would it make sense for the O’s to pick up the 35 year-old?  ...
The McDonald Plan?
The McDonald Plan?
rightoffrussell.com — Firebrandel on Flickr Bob Elliott, a writer for the Toronto Sun, last week tweeted… Baltimore interested in... FA INF John McDonald 5:24 PM Oct 14th from web I’m not sure I understand this other than there is a complete lack of depth at SS and 3B. Unless he or Robert Andino ... (more) The McDonald Plan?
O's Interested In John McDonald
mlbtraderumors.com — According to Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun , the Orioles are interested in free agent infielder... John McDonald . McDonald, 35, hit .258/.271/.384 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 152 plate appearances this season for the Blue Jays. The Orioles are ... (more) O's Interested In John McDonald
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The McDonald Plan?
Right Off Russell — ...  I’m not sure I understand this other than there is a complete lack of depth at SS and 3B. Unless he or Robert Andino are going to be optioned to Norfolk, I’m not sure it is worth the roster spot. For more analysis, check out what Daniel Moroz, the Frost King, has to say….. ...

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