The Baltimore Orioles found themselves in a slightly different position at this year’s trade deadline, compared to last season. Did moves need to be made at yesterday’s deadline? Not necessarily. Would any trade have improved the organization? Marginally, at best. Would it have been fun to join in on the deadline madness? Always. However, the Orioles remained quiet this season and that’s ok.
We don’t know why Mike Elias chose not to make any moves, yet. He is slated to address the media about this topic later today. Did the market drive teams away from the likes of Mychal Givens, despite Elias working the phones to try and move his controllable reliever?