some talk, no action

So Andy MacPhail did speak up about the results (or lack thereof) at the trade deadline. In a press conference yesterday evening, he said: "We didn't have one of those situations where we had several conversations marching toward a conclusion.''

On moving some vets through waivers in August: "I hold out hope to the extent that it would be something that makes sense for us."

On Roberts: "It was not something that intrigued us unless we got something we really wanted. With Brian Roberts, that was a very high bar to clear."

In general: "We just didn't find an intersection of self-interest between ourselves and another club...You have to discipline yourself so you don't come out with something just to say you made a trade. You have to make sure you come out better than you were before."

In a season where the Orioles did do better than expectations, but still remain in last place, was no move really the best move? I've admired MacPhail and Trembley's bold and gutsy moves thus far, but it seems a little silly for the O's not to do anything yesterday. I guess we'll see what happens with our veteran players in mid-August.