From :
http://s****ts.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ti-dodgersorioles112007&prov=yhoo&type=lgns
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles have discussed the
parameters of a trade that would send left-hander Erik Bedard to the
Dodgers for a package that includes 23-year-old outfielder Matt Kemp,
according to a source familiar with the talks.
The Orioles are in a rebuilding mode after 10 consecutive losing
seasons. By making Bedard available, they are hoping to take advantage
of a thin free-agent market for pitchers in order to stock up on
position players and return to contention in the tough American League
East within a year or two.
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He (Bedard) is arbitration eligible this winter and is eligible for
free agency after the 2009 season.
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It is unclear who would join Kemp in a trade with the Orioles, but the
Dodgers are a popular stop for teams looking to upgrade with young and
inexpensive talent. Third baseman Andy LaRoche, left-hander Clayton
Kershaw, right-hander Jonathan Meloan, first baseman James Loney,
outfielder Andre Ethier, infielder Tony Abreu and infielder/outfielder
Delwyn Young are the most popular requests.
The centerpiece likely would be Kemp, the 6-foot-2, 230-pounder who
played all three outfield positions in parts of the past two seasons
with the Dodgers. He has power, speed and throws well. In 98 games
last season, Kemp batted .342.
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