Buzz: On Bedard
In an article for FoxSports.com, Ken Rosenthal writes that the Mets made a strong run at LHP Erik Bedard at the general managers’ meetings, but at the time, Orioles president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail was not ready to make a move.
The Dodgers have also shown interest in the 28-year old southpaw.
Rosenthal suggests that should the Orioles fail to sign Bedard to an extension, they could be interested in a package around Mets OF Carlos Gomez or Dodgers OF Matt Kemp.
Meanwhile, in an article for the Baltimore Sun, Jeff Zrebiec writes that MacPhail and Bedard’s agent have been having ‘periodic’ conversations about a contract extension.
More in-depth talks about an extension have not been ruled out for next week’s winter meetings.
Lastly, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com cites a ‘National League executive’ as saying, “All the Orioles are available.”
