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Is Justin Upton a Good Fit for the Orioles?

Found January 15, 2013 on Oriole Post: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Justin Upton,  Ken Rosenthal,  Charlie Furbush,  Stephen Pryor,  Nick Franklin,  Taijuan Walker,  Kevin Towers
TEAMS: Arizona Diamondbacks,  Seattle Mariners,  Boston Red Sox,  Chicago Cubs,  Toronto Blue Jays,  New York Yankees
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If you were following the news around baseball Friday morning, outfielder Justin Upton of the Arizona Diamondbacks turned down a trade to the Seattle Mariners. According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the two teams had a deal done; however, everything was contingent on Upton's approval. The Mariners were ready to send the Diamondbacks pitchers Charlie Furbush and Stephen Pryor, infielder Nick Franklin and outfielder Taijuan Walker. All the names mentioned are prospects, and Walker is projected to have the highest ceiling of the group according to baseball experts. The Mariners have been looking for a bat this offseason and Upton could have made a difference out there with their offense; however, it looks like Seattle along with the Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs are part of his no-trade list according to ESPN. I could imagine Upton turned down the trade to Seattle because of their relatively large ballpark, which in turn...
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