A) The Mets deal has already been rejected, meaning accoring to our GM (and I'm holding him to his word, which may mean little, this is true) the Orioles have received four "promising deals" better than what they have to offer.
B) Realistically, Kershaw is not the 3rd Dodger player. Kemp & Broxton alone are big pieces and have been confirmed. The third player is likely not as "hot" as Kershaw, and besides, Kershaw is
NOT MLB READY.
C) I don't know who the Mariners are offering... Dan, is Jones/Morrow/Clement from a source? Jones has to be the major piece.
D) Again, the Reds can probably offer Hamilton, Votto and Cueto and get away with it, if they don't want to give up Bruce or Bailey. But that's as low an offer they'll get away with considering the other offers on the table. I think it's reasonable in exchange for someone with a decent chance to win the Cy Young in either league next season... and they still keep their top two prospects. AND he's signed through two more years.