“Orioles show interest in Tarik Skubal and Aaron Judge too” - Fans brush aside $1.7B team’s links to Framber Valdez & Kyle Schwarber

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Fans brush aside $1.7B team’s links to Framber Valdez & Kyle Schwarber - Source: Imagn

The Baltimore Orioles traded for Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward earlier this month, and the American League franchise is seemingly not done in the offseason.

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According to MLB analyst Jon Heyman, the Orioles are interested in signing free agent starting pitcher Framber Valdez and former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, two of the biggest names available in this year's free agency.

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However, MLB fans aren't buying the $1.9 billion franchise (per Forbes) going after two high-profile free agents in the offseason.

"Orioles show interest in Skubal, Ohtani and judge too."
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"Shown interest in plain English means, "we'd like to have them if they sign for free."
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"Guys, Elias is interested, but remember, he's shy."
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"Yeah they’re “interested” until it means money actually has to be spent. Cheap a** organization."
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"Showing interest is all the O's fuc**ng do. Last year they showed interest in winning the world series... but decided to suc* instead."
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According to Heyman, the Orioles had also shown interest in signing Dylan Cease; however, the Toronto Blue Jays signed the free agent starter on a blockbuster $210 million deal last week.

MLB insider linked Orioles with shock move for Kyle Tucker in free agency

While the Orioles have been linked with veteran designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal made a case for the franchise going for All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker.

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Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias is familiar with Tucker, as he was part of the Houston Astros' front office that selected the outfielder in the 2015 draft. However, the biggest hurdle for Baltimore is its contract valuation, as ESPN projected an 11-year, $418 million deal for the former Astros outfielder in free agency.

All-Star outfielder Cody Bellinger could be another solid hitting option for the Orioles. However, the Orioles face a similar issue in Bellinger's pursuit, as he also expected to command a lucrative deal in free agency after a strong season with the New York Yankees in 2025.

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