Why he'll be traded: : Almost everybody wants him, and the Orioles are willing to trade him for the right return. Dealing the left-hander is the surest way for the Orioles to acquire the young corner infielder they covet. ... He's the est reliever on trade market. ... He dominates left-handed hitters and is seemingly immune to pressure. ... He's affordable with a $2.75 million salary.
Why he won't: : By all accounts, the Orioles are asking for a ton in return. ... He has some long-term durability concerns. ... His departure would leave a huge void in the bullpen. ... The Orioles still have him under contractual control for two more seasons. ... He's a team and fan favorite.
Potential suitors: : Chicago Cubs, Rockies, Marlins, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers.
Outlook: : The sense throughout baseball is that the Orioles will trade Sherrill before the deadline. MacPhail would love to get two or three prospects in return for the 2008 All-Star, but he might have to lower his asking price.
Ty Wigginton
Why he'll be traded: : Versatility is valuable for teams in pennant races. ... Luke Scott's emergence against lefties has made it harder for manager Dave Trembley to find him at-bats. ... Several contending teams were interested in him this offseason.
Why he won't: : The Orioles don't appear overly motivated to move the infielder, viewing him as insurance next year if Huff and Mora leave. ... His numbers are down from previous seasons. ... He still has one season and about $4 million remaining on his contract.
Potential suitors: : Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, Giants.
Outlook: : There has been little buzz about Wigginton, possibly because the Orioles aren't eager to part with him. A decent offer could change that, but the plan remains for the club to retain him.
Five others to watch
The following Orioles' names have come up in trade talks, though these five have attracted less attention.
Player Pos. Stats Skinny
Jeremy Guthrie SP 7-8, 5.12 ERA With rotation in flux, Orioles would have to be overwhelmed to trade him.
Mark Hendrickson RP 5-4, 4.33 ERA Since moving to bullpen, big left-hander has been very effective, and his versatility is a bonus.
Felix Pie OF .225 avg., 2 HRs, 8 RBIs White Sox are one of the teams that inquired about Pie, who has been relegated to bench role.
Luke Scott OF .290 avg., 18 HRs, 53 RBIs In the midst of the best season of his career, Scott likely not going anywhere.
Gregg Zaun C .261 avg. 4 HRs, 13 RBIs Cubs are reportedly interested in Zaun, who has been very good since Matt Wieters' arrival.
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