12/14/2003

In breaking news sure to disappoint Jon, the Orioles have lured Miguel Tejada away from the A's with a 6-year $72 million contract. Talented he is, but probably not worth this much, no? With the prospect of signing Vladimir Guerrero and a star catcher (Ivan Rodriguez or Javy Lopez), the Orioles will be about 20 guys away from fielding a decent team to compete.

Meanwhile, the A's have lost Tejada and closer Keith Foulke to other teams with only high-priced but limited talent free agents and inexperienced minor leaguers left to fill their spots. The Giants are in the same boat, losing Rich Aurilia, Benito Santiago, and Tim Worrell while their only prized pickup is rumored to be...Darren Oliver? Whew, this looks bad.

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