The Orioles have been rumored to be in talks to acquire Melvin Upton Jr. and Andrew Cashner. What’s so desirable about these guys?
The trade deadline is upon us and we need to brace ourselves, the unnamed sources are coming. The heaviest and hottest Orioles rumors so far have been for two San Diego Padres, Melvin Upton Jr. and Andrew Cashner.
Both are flawed and both have their own upside. Remember though, as our fearless leader loves to say, the first rule of baseball rumors is that nothing will probably happen. So, let’s get into me writing thousands of words about moves that probably won’t happen.