First there was word last week that the Orioles were thinking about making a two year contract offer to David Ortiz. Then today, apparently the O's inquired on Huston Street. Even if it's very unlikely that either of these moves were made, that there could even be real discussions* about them is so very depressing.* Looking at every possibility is fine, though doesn't sound like an efficient use of time. Staying on bad ideas is, well, bad.(1) It sounded like Dan Duquette shot down* the idea of bringing in a high-priced DH, and it doesn't seem to makes sense. The counter to that is; Duquette might not want Ortiz, but what if Buck does?.* "We did have Vlad Guerrero last year. I'd much rather sign those Dominicans to contracts when they're coming out of the amateur market rather than pay them a lot of money in the big leagues. We have to sign a few more of those before we look to a high-priced DH, I think." Exactly right.Signing a 36 year-old DH to a t...
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