5 Biggest Baltimore Orioles Trade Rumors One Week Before The Deadline

5 Biggest Baltimore Orioles Trade Rumors One Week Before The Deadline

By Ben Linton

July 24, 2015

5 Biggest Baltimore Orioles Trade Rumors One Week Before The Deadline

Baltimore Orioles — The Baltimore Orioles' recent performance has many wondering if the team will make a trade at the upcoming deadline. The Orioles are 46-48 after being swept by the New York Yankees, making it apparent that a move must be made to catch up in the AL East. However, there are a number of obstacles preventing Baltimore from completing a deal this season. Here are five rumors to keep an eye on as the deadline approaches.

The Baltimore Orioles' recent performance has many wondering if the team will make a trade at the upcoming deadline. The Orioles are 46-48 after being swept by the New York Yankees, making it apparent that a move must be made to catch up in the AL East. However, there are a number of obstacles preventing Baltimore from completing a deal this season. Here are five rumors to keep an eye on as the deadline approaches.

5. Offensive Help On The Way

Justin Upton

5. Offensive Help On The Way

Justin Upton — The Orioles have lost 14 of their last 19 games largely because of an ineffective offense. Baltimore has been unable to generate a lot of runs or clutch hits recently, and rumors say that the team could be looking to add another outfielder at the deadline. Justin Upton, Carlos Gomez and Jay Bruce are a few names that the Orioles have been linked to as possible additions. Baltimore's left-fielders are batting a putrid .232/.298/.371 this season.

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The Orioles have lost 14 of their last 19 games largely because of an ineffective offense. Baltimore has been unable to generate a lot of runs or clutch hits recently, and rumors say that the team could be looking to add another outfielder at the deadline. Justin Upton, Carlos Gomez and Jay Bruce are a few names that the Orioles have been linked to as possible additions. Baltimore's left-fielders are batting a putrid .232/.298/.371 this season.

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4. Arms On the Move

Bud Norris

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4. Arms On the Move

Bud Norris — In order to acquire an impact outfielder at the trade deadline, the Orioles may have to part ways with one if its pitchers. Baltimore is actively looking to trade Bud Norris, who has struggled this season with a 6.71 ERA but still possesses a decent track record. Rumors also say that Baltimore would be willing to trade Kevin Gausman, which would be a risky proposition due to his tremendous potential and upside.

In order to acquire an impact outfielder at the trade deadline, the Orioles may have to part ways with one if its pitchers. Baltimore is actively looking to trade Bud Norris, who has struggled this season with a 6.71 ERA but still possesses a decent track record. Rumors also say that Baltimore would be willing to trade Kevin Gausman, which would be a risky proposition due to his tremendous potential and upside.

3. The Farm Is Dry

Baltimore Orioles

3. The Farm Is Dry

Baltimore Orioles — The biggest obstacle preventing the Orioles from making a big deal at the deadline is the team's depleted farm system. Baltimore's farm system ranked 22nd coming into the season, before the team's top two pitching prospects suffered injuries. The Orioles lack the movable, high-level prospects necessary to complete a blockbuster deal, so GM Dan Duquette will have to be creative to get something done.

The biggest obstacle preventing the Orioles from making a big deal at the deadline is the team's depleted farm system. Baltimore's farm system ranked 22nd coming into the season, before the team's top two pitching prospects suffered injuries. The Orioles lack the movable, high-level prospects necessary to complete a blockbuster deal, so GM Dan Duquette will have to be creative to get something done.

2. Pending Free Agents

Chris Davis

2. Pending Free Agents

Chris Davis — Since the Orioles' farm system is depleted, Baltimore might considering trading some pending free agents instead of its top prospects. The Orioles have a plethora of players set to become free agents next season, including Chris Davis, Matt Wieters and Wei-Yin Chen. Baltimore said it wouldn't trade Davis while the team is still in contention, but anything is possible at the upcoming deadline.

Since the Orioles' farm system is depleted, Baltimore might considering trading some pending free agents instead of its top prospects. The Orioles have a plethora of players set to become free agents next season, including Chris Davis, Matt Wieters and Wei-Yin Chen. Baltimore said it wouldn't trade Davis while the team is still in contention, but anything is possible at the upcoming deadline.

1. To Buy Or To Sell?

Buck Showalter

1. To Buy Or To Sell?

Baltimore Orioles — The Orioles are expected to be buyers at the deadline, but the team's recent struggles may result in second thoughts. While a sell-off is highly unlikely, so is the possibility of a making blockbuster deal. Baltimore's lack of prospects and excess of pending free agents put the organization in a tough position. In all likelihood, the O's will make a few minor upgrades at the deadline and hope that core players will lead the team to the playoffs.

The Orioles are expected to be buyers at the deadline, but the team's recent struggles may result in second thoughts. While a sell-off is highly unlikely, so is the possibility of a making blockbuster deal. Baltimore's lack of prospects and excess of pending free agents put the organization in a tough position. In all likelihood, the O's will make a few minor upgrades at the deadline and hope that core players will lead the team to the playoffs.

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