In 2008, the Baltimore Orioles acquired Chris Tillman in what has become one of the most fruitful trades in Orioles history. The Orioles traded Erik Bedard to the Seattle Mariners for pitching prospects Kam Mickolio, Tony Butler and Tillman. The Orioles also received reliever George Sherrill and outfield prospect Adam Jones. At the time, Tillman was ranked the 67th best prospect in all of baseball by Baseball America. Adam Jones had been ranked as high as the 28th best prospect in baseball by Baseball America as recently as 2006. Little did we know at the time that the Orioles had pulled off a coup.
Baltimore Orioles: Why They Should Extend Chris Tillman
