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Rockies To Acquire Guthrie For Hammel, Lindstrom

By Tim Dierkes | February 6, 2012 at 9:47am CDT

"Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Baltimore anymore," tweeted righty Jeremy Guthrie this morning after learning he'd been traded from the Orioles to the Rockies.  The clubs reached an agreement that sends Guthrie to Colorado for pitchers Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.  Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun first reported the near-deal, which has now been officially announced. 

Guthrie's arbitration hearing against the Orioles was scheduled for this morning with a $7.25MM-$10.25MM spread, but his agent Brodie Van Wagenen of CAA Sports tweeted today he reached an agreement on a one-year deal that fits "within the Rockies' payroll structure" and is "a showing of good faith."  Connolly says Guthrie settled with the Rockies at $8.2MM, which is $550K below the midpoint.  With the Orioles, a hearing had "seemed possible and even likely," tweeted Van Wagenen.

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Guthrie, 32, had been a regular in Baltimore's rotation since being claimed off waivers from the Indians five years ago.  Last year he posted a 4.33 ERA, 5.6 K/9, 2.9 BB/9, 1.13 HR/9, and 39.6% groundball rate in 208 innings for the Orioles.  His skills suggest a 200-inning, 4.50 ERA guy in the AL East.  Guthrie (pictured) will be a useful addition for a Rockies rotation long on options but short on stability, assuming his proclivity to surrender home runs doesn't worsen in Coors Field.  Guthrie will be eligible for free agency after the season, and I would not expect draft pick compensation.

Hammel, 29, posted a 4.76 ERA, 5.0 K/9, 3.6 BB/9, 1.11 HR/9, and 43.9% groundball rate in 170 1/3 innings last year.  Acquired from the Rays three years ago, Hammel has given the Rockies 170+ innings in each season since the trade.  Prior to 2011, Hammel's skills suggested a pitcher capable of a sub-4.00 ERA.  In 2011, however, he was demoted to the Rockies' bullpen in August.  He'll earn $4.75MM in 2012 and will be arbitration eligible for 2013.

Lindstrom, 31, posted a 3.00 ERA, 6.0 K/9, 2.3 BB/9, 0.50 HR/9, and 47.3% groundball rate in 54 innings last year for the Rockies.  His strikeout rates have always seemed low for someone averaging a 96 mile-per-hour fastball.  Lindstrom, who was acquired in December 2010 from the Astros, is owed $3.6MM for 2012 and has a $4MM club option for '13.  Interestingly, Guthrie and Lindstrom both put their baseball careers on hold for two-year Mormon missions in their lives.    

With the trade, Orioles vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette has subtracted his rotation's one sure thing in favor of Hammel, who was demoted from the Rockies' rotation last summer.  He did acquire two pitchers for the price of one, as well as potential 2013 control for each.  Noted Duquette on today's conference call, "We didn't have any offers of young prospects for Jeremy."  Duquette has hooked up with Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd for trades twice before, when the former was at the helm of the Red Sox.

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  1. goredsgo

    6 years ago

    that was fast

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  2. Ender

    6 years ago

    I’d rather take my chances with Hammel than Guthrie, seems like a win for the Orioles.

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    • Hoosier_Oriole

      6 years ago

      I think you’ll be extremely glad you have Guthrie. I can find no reason, other than salary, to have made this trade. The O’s have not improved. They have traded a sure thing for two more of what they already have about 8 of. I can only see this as a way of getting Wada into the rotation. Good luck, Guts. You will be missed.

      Go O’s!

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      • SwingtimeInTheRockies

        6 years ago

        It’ll depend on which Hammel we sent you.  He’s been brilliant but inconsistent.  He had a down 2011.  Plus Lindstrom is as solid as a brick wall.

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        • venn177

          6 years ago

          In a Cat-5 Tornado.

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      • SwingtimeInTheRockies

        6 years ago

        It’ll depend on which Hammel we sent you.  He’s been brilliant but inconsistent.  He had a down 2011.  Plus Lindstrom is as solid as a brick wall.

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  3. Ender

    6 years ago

    I’d rather take my chances with Hammel than Guthrie, seems like a win for the Orioles.

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  4. Ender

    6 years ago

    I’d rather take my chances with Hammel than Guthrie, seems like a win for the Orioles.

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  5. Jeff

    6 years ago

    Hmmmm very interesting.

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  6. Jeff

    6 years ago

    Hmmmm very interesting.

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  7. Unplucked Sports

    6 years ago

    Monday morning zombie haze: For a split second, I thought Guthrie just got dealt for Cole Hamels.

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    • vtadave

      6 years ago

      If you really thought that, you must have had a lot to drink during the game yesterday.

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      • chico65

        6 years ago

        Yesterday?  I’m crying in my beer right now.

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        • Unplucked Sports

          6 years ago

          so THAT’S where you are!

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          • chico65

            6 years ago

            Heh heh heh just missed you man.  Have a good evening.

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    • vtadave

      6 years ago

      If you really thought that, you must have had a lot to drink during the game yesterday.

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    • GlassJawn

      6 years ago

      Don’t give Ruben Amaro anymore bad ideas, please.

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  8. Unplucked Sports

    6 years ago

    Monday morning zombie haze: For a split second, I thought Guthrie just got dealt for Cole Hamels.

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  9. Unplucked Sports

    6 years ago

    Monday morning zombie haze: For a split second, I thought Guthrie just got dealt for Cole Hamels.

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  10. Hank Li

    6 years ago

    Chen got a chance now .

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    • PhilR8

      6 years ago

      And Wada chance he’ll have!

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    • PhilR8

      6 years ago

      And Wada chance he’ll have!

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    • Jeff

      6 years ago

      Chen was probably the #2 guy before this happened.  I guess he now has a chance to start opening day?!?!

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      • Thomas Wilson

        6 years ago

        Britton

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        • Jeff

          6 years ago

          I’d still bet Chen.  Britton is definitely in the mix though.

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    • Hank Li

      6 years ago

      no ~ I don’t think so .. He has to prove himself before becoming the Ace of Orioles.

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    • Hank Li

      6 years ago

      no ~ I don’t think so .. He has to prove himself before becoming the Ace of Orioles.

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  11. Hank Li

    6 years ago

    Chen got a chance now .

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  12. andujar

    6 years ago

    This seems unnecessary for either side, doesn’t it? Baltimore gives up their only steady pitcher for a guy who was cut from the rotation and a reliever, while Colorado further depletes its bullpen depth for a 32 year old with no upside.
    I find it hard to believe that either team will contend, and while I find it reasonable that the O’s move salary, I’m scratching my head about Colorado’s pick up.

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    • Hawkeye250

      6 years ago

      I’m scratching my head here as well…a team that needs starters trades their most consistent one to a team that already has too many starters? Who wins here?

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    • ld303

      6 years ago

      Saying “Colorado further depletes its bullpen depth” is a poor characterization of the situation.  Their bullpen is incredibly strong and deep, it’s probably the best part about the team except for Cargo and Tulo even after the Street deal and this.  They won’t miss Lindstrom much even though he was relatively good last year.

      Betancourt
      Beslile
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      Are as good as any top 4 in the NL outside of San Fran and Atlanta.  The rest of the depth can be filled in by the losers of the competition for back of the rotation slots.

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      • slasher016

        6 years ago

        How about Madson, Marshall, Bray, Chapman?  I’d say that’s better.  And if Chapman isn’t in the bullpen, you slot in Ondrusek, Masset, or Arredondo there.

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        • Shane Maples

          6 years ago

          For some reason the Reds never get the credit they deserve.

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      • slasher016

        6 years ago

        How about Madson, Marshall, Bray, Chapman?  I’d say that’s better.  And if Chapman isn’t in the bullpen, you slot in Ondrusek, Masset, or Arredondo there.

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    • ld303

      6 years ago

      Saying “Colorado further depletes its bullpen depth” is a poor characterization of the situation.  Their bullpen is incredibly strong and deep, it’s probably the best part about the team except for Cargo and Tulo even after the Street deal and this.  They won’t miss Lindstrom much even though he was relatively good last year.

      Betancourt
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      Are as good as any top 4 in the NL outside of San Fran and Atlanta.  The rest of the depth can be filled in by the losers of the competition for back of the rotation slots.

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    • Jeff

      6 years ago

      If you ask me, the point is to keep the team from rushing guys to the majors.  I mean, I’m not sure why Hammel couldn’t have done that, but I understand the desire for reliable guys that can throw 200 IP to keep from calling up young pitchers too early.

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      • alan104

        6 years ago

        Good point. Hamels is an innings eater.

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      • bleedrockiepurple

        6 years ago

        He’s never thrown over 200 innings in his career, and took a huge step back in 2011. He’s exactly what you described, but no way in hell he reaches 200 innings in the AL East when he couldn’t do it in a much weaker division, where 3 of the the divisional foes plays in pitcher friendly parks and without the DH.

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        • Jeff

          6 years ago

          I was referencing Guthrie who has thrown 200 IP like it’s nothing the past few years.

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          • bleedrockiepurple

            6 years ago

            Ah makes sense now, my mistake.

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    • Jeff

      6 years ago

      If you ask me, the point is to keep the team from rushing guys to the majors.  I mean, I’m not sure why Hammel couldn’t have done that, but I understand the desire for reliable guys that can throw 200 IP to keep from calling up young pitchers too early.

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  13. andujar

    6 years ago

    This seems unnecessary for either side, doesn’t it? Baltimore gives up their only steady pitcher for a guy who was cut from the rotation and a reliever, while Colorado further depletes its bullpen depth for a 32 year old with no upside.
    I find it hard to believe that either team will contend, and while I find it reasonable that the O’s move salary, I’m scratching my head about Colorado’s pick up.

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  14. Hellobrooklyn

    6 years ago

    Why do the Rockies continue to move ground ball pitchers and insist on acquiring flyball/hr pitchers Don’t the know where half their games are played by now?d

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    • Thomas Wilson

      6 years ago

      Hammel had similar FB% in TB before coming to Denver

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    • Thomas Wilson

      6 years ago

      Hammel had similar FB% in TB before coming to Denver

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  15. Hellobrooklyn

    6 years ago

    Why do the Rockies continue to move ground ball pitchers and insist on acquiring flyball/hr pitchers Don’t the know where half their games are played by now?d

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  16. Blaine Blontz

    6 years ago

    I agree with the idea of trading him but was hoping the O’s would get more for Guts.. I hope this wasn’t more about moving his salary than the players they got in return..

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    • GoRav114GoRav114

      6 years ago

      salary went up from 8.2 to 8.5 so that is not it. 

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  17. Blaine Blontz

    6 years ago

    I agree with the idea of trading him but was hoping the O’s would get more for Guts.. I hope this wasn’t more about moving his salary than the players they got in return..

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  18. stovin

    6 years ago

    The Orioles have to find someone who can be their ace now. If they can do that this was a good trade. I see the Orioles signing Cespedes for CF and trading Jones for a ace. I think Hammel and Lindstrom will fit nicely in our bullpen.

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    • GoRav114GoRav114

      6 years ago

      It does seem like the obvious answer but I wouldn’t rate the chance of getting Cespedes higher than 25%, unless maybe you guarantee him he won’t be sent down but that is real risky.  Would like to see Cespedes in Center to replace Jones with getting back Jair for Ace, Prado for second, and a third pitching prospect. 

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  19. stovin

    6 years ago

    The Orioles have to find someone who can be their ace now. If they can do that this was a good trade. I see the Orioles signing Cespedes for CF and trading Jones for a ace. I think Hammel and Lindstrom will fit nicely in our bullpen.

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  20. michael

    6 years ago

    This makes a ton of sense, because the Orioles needed veteran relievers and the Rockies needed a flyball pitcher.

    Wait, what?

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  21. Kyle Smith

    6 years ago

    Normally, in salary dumps you should take back minor leaguers who are making almost nothing, not guys like Hammel (who sucks) making $4mm+ and Lindstrom (who really sucks).  

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  22. Guest

    6 years ago

    I bet Guthrie is excited about a change of scenery. I could only imagine how annoying it would be playing for a team like the Orioles who haven’t had a winning season in over 10 yrs. I could almost guarantee that he’s got a smile on his face knowing that he won’t have to pitch against the likes of the Yanks and Red Sox again.

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    • Hank Li

      6 years ago

      totally agree ..

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    • Brian

      6 years ago

      Not only that, he’ll get to pitch in Dodger Stadium, Petco Park, and AT&T Park on a consistent basis. Plus, Coors Field isn’t the launching pad it used to be anymore.

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    • Ryan Saotome

      6 years ago

      But he’ll lose that smile when he realizes he needs to pitch in Coors.

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      • GoRav114GoRav114

        6 years ago

        I think he will be okay though when he faces Cameron Maybin, Rob Johnson, and Mat latos at the bottom of SD lineup instead of Russell Martin, Brett Gardner, and Curtis Granderson at the bottom of the Yanks lineup. 

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        • mypoorbuccos

          6 years ago

           go check what team latos plays for

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          • GoRav114GoRav114

            6 years ago

            haha, cmon u get the point.  AL east teams, with the exception of the O’s of course, are stacked 1-9 while a lot of National League teams have a few soft spots at the bottom.   

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  23. Guest

    6 years ago

    I bet Guthrie is excited about a change of scenery. I could only imagine how annoying it would be playing for a team like the Orioles who haven’t had a winning season in over 10 yrs. I could almost guarantee that he’s got a smile on his face knowing that he won’t have to pitch against the likes of the Yanks and Red Sox again.

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  24. Guest

    6 years ago

    I bet Guthrie is excited about a change of scenery. I could only imagine how annoying it would be playing for a team like the Orioles who haven’t had a winning season in over 10 yrs. I could almost guarantee that he’s got a smile on his face knowing that he won’t have to pitch against the likes of the Yanks and Red Sox again.

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  25. Brian

    6 years ago

    Good move for Guthrie and the Orioles, and a big ? for the Rockies.

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  26. BoatsAndOs

    6 years ago

    Was really hoping we would get some youth with this trade

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  27. Lefty

    6 years ago

    So what did the O’s really get here? One is a relief pitcher and the other is a failed starter. The Rockies get an innings eater, who didn’t get any run support in “Charm City”. That shouldn’t be a problem in Colorado though.
    Why couldn’t Duquette dump Gregg on them as well?
    PS The nice thing is the Rockies actually play in front of their own fans. Guts either pitched in an empty stadium or Red Sox or Yankees fans depending upon who was in town.

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    • Jeff

      6 years ago

      Over/Under 5 for Guthrie’s ERA next year?

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      • Lefty

        6 years ago

        Under

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        • Jeff

          6 years ago

          I’ll take the over.  Loser has to take next offseason off from commenting.

          Agreed?

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          • Rabbitov

            6 years ago

            Can’t you guys come to a different arrangement, O’s posters are already outnumbered. We can’t afford to lose any more. 

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            • Lefty

              6 years ago

              Hahahaha. I could use the time off :p

              PS I think I incite the classroom too often that’s why. I dunno.

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              • Jeff

                6 years ago

                I enjoy your presence here Lefty.  If for no other reason than to have someone to have a good natured argument with.

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            • Lefty

              6 years ago

              Hahahaha. I could use the time off :p

              PS I think I incite the classroom too often that’s why. I dunno.

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        • Jeff

          6 years ago

          I’ll take the over.  Loser has to take next offseason off from commenting.

          Agreed?

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      • Lefty

        6 years ago

        Under

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    • Jeff

      6 years ago

      Over/Under 5 for Guthrie’s ERA next year?

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    • Rabbitov

      6 years ago

      O’s gave up 1 year of a 200 inning pitcher for 2 years of a 170 inning one and a reliever with one good year under his belt.  I don’t get it. 

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  28. Rabbitov

    6 years ago

    Don’t get this trade at all.  Duquette’s first really bad move, and the second time he’s overpaid in a trade (see Teagarden). 

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    • orioles

      6 years ago

      Third time.  See Eveland.

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      • Lefty

        6 years ago

        So that makes all his trades!

        Oh And Rabbitov above, I think I am either suspended from “The School” or Expelled. I made it clear the other day as to how I felt about Ownership and the kind of job Duquette is doing. While my classmates might have dug what I said, the teacher wasn’t as enthused.

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        • Rabbitov

          6 years ago

          Seriously? Can you be more specific?

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        • Rabbitov

          6 years ago

          Seriously? Can you be more specific?

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      • Lefty

        6 years ago

        So that makes all his trades!

        Oh And Rabbitov above, I think I am either suspended from “The School” or Expelled. I made it clear the other day as to how I felt about Ownership and the kind of job Duquette is doing. While my classmates might have dug what I said, the teacher wasn’t as enthused.

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    • orioles

      6 years ago

      Third time.  See Eveland.

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  29. Rabbitov

    6 years ago

    Don’t get this trade at all.  Duquette’s first really bad move, and the second time he’s overpaid in a trade (see Teagarden). 

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  30. bvw87

    6 years ago

    Both teams lose one Mormon only to gain another. The Lord works in mysterious ways.

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    • Eugene_in_Oregon

      6 years ago

      You keep up with players’ religions?  Wow.  Not sure what to make of that.

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      • Matthew

        6 years ago

        It WAS mentioned in the story.

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      • Quizicat

        6 years ago

         It’s written in the article, if you happen to read it.

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      • rainyperez

        6 years ago

        Read the story…

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    • Eugene_in_Oregon

      6 years ago

      You keep up with players’ religions?  Wow.  Not sure what to make of that.

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    • Eugene_in_Oregon

      6 years ago

      You keep up with players’ religions?  Wow.  Not sure what to make of that.

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  31. Vinnie White

    6 years ago

    For me this is a change of scenery move for both parties.  Gutherie gets to leave the Brutal AL East and come out west.  To those who are bemoaning Coors, what exactly are the Yankees stadium, Toronto, Finway and even his own home park but hitters parks?  He now gets to pitch in SD, LA, SF and Coors is no different than any other parks he has been in.  Good move.

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  32. Vinnie White

    6 years ago

    For me this is a change of scenery move for both parties.  Gutherie gets to leave the Brutal AL East and come out west.  To those who are bemoaning Coors, what exactly are the Yankees stadium, Toronto, Finway and even his own home park but hitters parks?  He now gets to pitch in SD, LA, SF and Coors is no different than any other parks he has been in.  Good move.

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  33. optionn

    6 years ago

    Addition by subtraction by getting rid of Guthrie.  The guy is a classic hanger on.  Now if the Orioles had the fortitude to get rid of Matusz they might start making headway in that division.

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    • Jeff

      6 years ago

      Can’t tell if serious or joking…

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      • Quizicat

        6 years ago

         Total joke.

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  34. AdenverGuy

    6 years ago

    I’m guessing the Rox made this trade because Hammel is unreliable and Guthrie looks better when the Rox trade him at the ASB. Lindstrom never really worked out here. As a Rox fan I didn’t trust Lindstrom or Hammel

    The Rox look like they are stock piling pitchers for the inevitable “Boston/New York” Needs 1 more pitcher to make a run. At the end of the season.

    IF the rockies make the playoffs this year it would be pretty lucky. Young team lots of new faces. Next year though they could be a powerhouse IF they can unload some of these pitchers they have stockpiled.

    Just my opinion

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  35. Tim

    6 years ago

    OK.  Now trade JJ Hardy, Weiters and all of your other SURE players.  Sign Manny.  That will be the perfect off-season.

    14 years of losing makes all of us fans a bit cynical.  

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  36. Tim

    6 years ago

    OK.  Now trade JJ Hardy, Weiters and all of your other SURE players.  Sign Manny.  That will be the perfect off-season.

    14 years of losing makes all of us fans a bit cynical.  

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  37. Stuart

    6 years ago

    Guthrie has a walk in safe for his shoe collection

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  38. Runtime

    6 years ago

    I can’t believe they traded their “ace” for practically nothing…

    At least the Jays got Lawrie back when they got rid of Marcum (and then in turn… Romero improved a ton… but still)

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    • Matthew

      6 years ago

      I like Guthrie but he is in no way similar to Marcum.

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  39. JaysNesan

    6 years ago

    I think O’s did not get the right return in this trade. Even though Guthrie’s winning records were not impressive, he pitched well in AL east. The team offence and the  bull pen were also reason for his loosing records. Now Orioles don’t have a pitcher who can reasonably gives a chance to compete and can pitch at least more than five innings in a game. Orioles will have to carry six men rottation and no pitcher in the current rottation has the ability to pitch five innings in consistent baisis. I think 2012 will be worse than 2011.

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  40. The_Porcupine

    6 years ago

    I do not get this trade at all.  Guthrie isn’t a world beater type pitcher, but I expected to get a little more than this.  Maybe a “B” level prospect or 2.  Instead, they get 2 re-treads (with limited upside) who are not suited for the American League.  And from Colorado’s side, the plus is that Guthrie will give you innings and some rotation stability (the same things he did for the Orioles).  I’m not sure he is significantly better than Hammel though.

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  41. AdenverGuy

    6 years ago

    Am I crazy to suggest that Camden yards especially in the AL East is a bigger hitters park then Coors?

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    • Vinnie White

      6 years ago

      As well as Houston, Philly, Cinci, Boston, NY, Toronto

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      • AdenverGuy

        6 years ago

         Coors main problem now is the massive space IN the ball park. Humidor has changed it a bit

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    • notsureifsrs

      6 years ago

      kinda. coors is definitely a more extreme hitters’ park than camden, but 4 out of 5 AL East parks are hitter friendly and the lineups are relentless. 2 of the 5 AL West parks are quite pitcher friendly, another is neutral, and the lineups aren’t nearly as strong

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  42. AdenverGuy

    6 years ago

    BTW Guthrie just changed his Twitter AV to John Denver….lol and he posted a picture Tebowing

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  43. don17048

    6 years ago

    An Ace that lost 34 games in the last 2 years.

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    • rundmc1981

      6 years ago

      Still better than who’s now their ace, Zach Britton – who ended the year in AA – or Brain Matusz (10.69 ERA in ’11). Maybe they’ll give the Opening Day start to Chen, who has never thrown a MLB pitch.

      I know there’s long-term implications, but they just completely blew up fielding a MLB pitching rotation. I’d be surprised if they don’t ask Adam Jones to make a few starts, based on how much they overvalue him.

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      • Matt Bennett

        6 years ago

        Britton did not end the year at AA. He came up in August and made 9 starts. Brian Matusz will start the year in AAA and we’ll have to dominate there to get called up. A guthrie trade was probably going to happen from the beginning of the offseason. Probably why we have added so many starters.

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  44. FS54

    6 years ago

    Orioles need to trade Markakis and Jones as well. Get whatever return they can and try to build a solid minor league system. They may not have any type A players and new CBA is not favorable to them either, but building through the system is their best option.

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  45. Chillin_in_California

    6 years ago

    Guthrie has always given up a ton of homers. Its going to be BP when he pitches at Coors field

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    • bleedrockiepurple

      6 years ago

      He’s going to a much weaker division without the DH and gets to travel, consistently to 3 of the most friendly hitters parks in baseball in Petco/dodger stadium/AT&T, not sure I agree.

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  46. David

    6 years ago

    I’m glad they traded Guthrie.  He’s a good pitcher but he’s a free agent at the end of the season.  They needed to either trade him or sign him to an extension and it didn’t seem like they were close to signing him. 
    I think they would have done better trading him at the deadline last year but they were worried about having warm bodies in the rotation.  I’m not crazy about the guys they received in return but DD says they were never offered prospects.  So better to get something for him now then to just let him walk at the end of the season.

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  47. Mike1L

    6 years ago

    I recall that Baltimore was asking for a lot for Guthrie last year in June, so this trade, which looks like getting a little younger and a little cheaper, might be a good step if it shows that the O’s have a better handle on their talent’s worth on the trade market.  

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    • bleedrockiepurple

      6 years ago

      Not saving any money. Guthrie will earn 8.2 MM with Rox and Hammel/Lidstrom earn a combined 8.5 MM in 2012.

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      • Mike1L

        6 years ago

        Rapada was DFA’d (not that he was making much) and Baltimore is filling two roster spots, and getting an extra year of control out of both.  Might help. 

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        • bleedrockiepurple

          6 years ago

          Yeah definitely. Not saying it was an awful deal for the O’s just filling you in on the financial side of the deal.

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  48. Mark

    6 years ago

    What about the Nationals bullpen?  I don’t think the Rockies’ bullpen is stronger by any stretch of the imagination.

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  49. AlKelz

    6 years ago

    Gutherie has more class than the organization which just traded him. Good luck with the Rockies ” Guts ” , and from a life long O’s fan , Thank you 😉

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  50. JacobyWanKenobi

    6 years ago

    I’m reserving judgment until I see how Guthrie does in Col. I think the change of scenery, and pitching against lighter hitting league will help a lot.

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    • JacobyWanKenobi

      6 years ago

       By that I mean on Guthrie as a pitcher, not the deal itself.

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  51. Chillin_in_California

    6 years ago

    I guess the rockies philosophy is that you can never have enough 4th starters

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    • Trushgandor

      6 years ago

      You sign enough starters some of them have to be good….at least they will have mediocre calibre depth in Colorado Springs when guys go down.

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  52. tomymogo

    6 years ago

    Hammel and Guthrie are pretty much the same, and O’s also got Lindstrom, Orioles won the deal from my perspective

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  53. xnick777x

    6 years ago

    Rockies have way too many starters… last thing we need is more players for tracy to switch in and out every day.

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  54. #1 Hottie

    6 years ago

    Given how Hammel has looked great and Lindstrom hasnt allowed a run yet this season, this trade looks phenomenally favorable to the Orioles

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