Trade talk with Adam Jones, frustration for Alex Cobb and more

Trade talk with Adam Jones, frustration for Alex Cobb and more
Orioles center fielder Adam Jones called it "uncommon territory." He was talking about trade rumors and his name being involved with them. After Manny Machado was traded, so was Zach Britton. Now the Orioles center fielder could be next. He's patrolled center for the Orioles since the 2008 season, when he played in a lineup that included Ramón Hernández, Kevin Millar, Brian Roberts, Luke Scott, Melvin Mora, Nick Markakis and Aubrey Huff. Jones was just 22. Among active players in most...

Jim Callis and J.J. Cooper weigh in on the Zach Britton deal

Jim Callis and J.J. Cooper weigh in on the Zach Britton deal
The New York Yankees are stockpiling some outstanding bullpen arms. The Orioles are stockpiling prospects. Last night, those teams made a trade that worked for both in that regard. The Orioles traded closer Zach Britton to the Yankees for three pitchers - getting right-handers Dillon Tate and Cody Carroll and left-hander Josh Rogers. The Orioles get two flame-throwers in the deal. Tate throws in the mid-90s, touching 97 and 98 mph. Carroll throws in the mid-to-upper-90s and has touched 101...

Zach Britton: "It's been a great 12 years"

Zach Britton: "It's been a great 12 years"
Zach Britton started to say his goodbyes to teammates tonight during the rain delay, his trade to the Yankees not official but the certainty undeniable. He checked his cell phone and knew exactly what was transpiring. Standing at his locker late tonight, his eyes reddened, Britton tried to sum up the feelings coursing through him after meeting with manager Buck Showalter and executive vice president Dan Duquette. He's leaving the organization that drafted him in the third round in 2006 and...