Jim Thome to Baltimore

[voodoomon1jd]

I have no link, but there is a hot rumor going around that the Phillies, Orioles and a third team are in cohoots on a deal that sends BJ Ryan to Philly, Jim Thome to Baltimore, and Billy Wagner to a 3rd team whomever that may be, maybe the Cubs? Might be hot air, probably so, but intersesting nonetheless.

[DiamondDave]

O's want to deal Julio... not Ryan

I think this is definately hot air

[voodoomon1jd]

Rumor has it that BJ is gonna demand a large contract in free agency, and the O's want to get some value before he walks. UNder this scenario, CHris Ray would become closer.

[Witlon]

Chris Ray closing?

Hmmm, good idea.

Picking up Thome's contract would be a little too much to ask though, probably.

[General]

Eh..so it's basically Ryan for Thome? Thome can be had for free.

[Fishercat]

So...they won't take Mike Lowell's money for a pitcher they could use, but they will use it for Thome? Heh.

[RockSports17]

Thome is a lot better healthy. Thome would be money well spent if he could get himself 100% again.

Not to mention, Thome is a big name, and he could get fans in stands.

[corky]

I have a feeling that Thome won't be traded.

[love_that_reefer]

This is a load of bullshit. None of this makes a lick of sense.

[RockSports17]

Could just be preliminary talks. Orioles are in the market to make moves. Who knows what they'll get done.