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The Orioles have talked to the representative for free agent Cesar Izturis, the latest indication that the slick-fielding shortstop is at the top of their list to fill the team's vacancy at the position. Izturis, 28, hit .263 last season with one homer and 24 RBIs in 135 games for the St. Louis Cardinals. He's a career .260 hitter over parts of 10 major league seasons that include stints with the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and Cardinals.

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November 21, 2008  06:53 AM ET
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I'd rather St. Louis keep him than sign Rentaria. This guy does have an outstanding glove.

November 21, 2008  09:19 AM ET
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The Orioles actually are organized enough to make a list?

November 21, 2008  09:35 AM ET
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They're setting the bar rather low if he's at the top of their list.

November 21, 2008  10:10 AM ET
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Originally posted 06:53 AM ET  11.21 by CardsFan2

I'd rather St. Louis keep him than sign Rentaria. This guy does have an outstanding glove.

100% agree, CF2 I shudder to think of the ground balls that will get through the left side if we have Edgar and Glaus over there. Both are good defensively, but neither has range.

November 21, 2008  01:56 PM ET
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Doesn't have much of a bat, but after watching Furcal's butchery, we realized how much we missed him in L.A. If you gor some hitters, sign him.

November 21, 2008  02:55 PM ET
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Originally posted 09:35 AM ET  11.21 by SpaldingSmails

They're setting the bar rather low if he's at the top of their list.

Young team, young staff, they need someone who can play 'D' before offensive production. He'll bat #9. SS is the O's biggest hole, followed by pitching.

November 21, 2008  04:13 PM ET
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Well duh... Furcal is too much if they are going to try and go for Texeira or Burnett

November 21, 2008  07:09 PM ET
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How many championships did the O's win with great pitching & Mark Belanger at SS in the 70's. i think he would be a great addition.

 
November 24, 2008  05:25 PM ET
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Aim high, Angelos.

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